Medical Director – Memory Care Program

About the role

The Ayer Neuroscience Institute is a rapidly expanding Multidisciplinary Institute with a focus on comprehensive patient care, academics, teaching, and research. The Institute enjoys the resources of a system committed to excellence in patient care, quality and experience. It boasts an impressive staff of world-class Neuroscience experts that includes over 200 Neuroscience physicians and advanced practitioners. We are an academic institution affiliated with University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University Medical School. We are actively involved in medical education of students, residents and fellows. We conduct clinical research in all major areas of care related to the Neurosciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership, direction, and oversight over the Memory Care Program.
• Supporting overall programmatic growth and development.
• Champion the seamless delivery of advanced memory care.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of standardized practices and clinical pathways.
• Ensure seamless access and efficient patient throughput.
• Ensure that the multidisciplinary team provides each patient with an individualized and comprehensive assessment and meets the highest levels of patient experience.
• Promote an atmosphere of positive, effective interaction and facilitate relationships between and among providers within Hartford HealthCare.
• Educate residents about the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cognitive disorders.
• Initiate clinical research programs related to cognitive disorders.
• Participate in the Department of Neurology activities related to patient care, teaching, research and related matters.
• Lead the Memory Care Clinical Council meetings, with representation from multiple disciplines, regions and care venues.
• Collaborate with other councils, regions, institutes, departments and providers to form a seamless care continuum.
• Develop care protocols that include the latest brain imaging techniques, testing for dementia biomarkers and genetic risk factors, and disease modifying therapies.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this dynamic leadership opportunity is a medical professional who is a BE/BC Cognitive Neurologist, or General Neurologist with training and expertise in dementia & related cognitive disorders.

Qualifications

• BE/BC Cognitive Neurologist, Memory Care Specialist, or General Neurologist with training and expertise in dementia & related disorders.

Skills

Leadership skills, strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and a passion for advancing the field of neuroscience.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits including low cost, high quality medical/dental, STD/LTD, matching 401(k), generous paid time off, CME, & more.

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Full-time position