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Posted: 21-Jan-25
Location: Newark, Delaware
ChristianaCare, a large tertiary care health system in the Mid-Atlantic region, is seeking an experienced Board Certified Neurointerventional Radiologist with CAST or Equivalent Certification, to join our well-established high-volume team in Newark, Delaware. This physician will be responsible for providing expert diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with neurovascular, spine and pain disorders, using minimally endovascular and percutaneous procedures.
Qualifications:
- BC Diagnostic Radiology
- BC Neuroradiology
- Fellowship training in Neurointerventional Radiology
- CAST or Equivalent Certification
Requirements and Responsibilities:
- 100% neurointerventional position (Vascular and Spine/Pain)
- Dedication to providing the highest level of patient care and safety.
- Strong clinical background to evaluate and manage patients with a wide range of neurovascular and spine disorders.
- Perform diagnostic cerebral angiography, embolization, mechanical thrombectomy and other neurovascular intervention.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with neuroscience, primary care, and other specialty providers across the institution, including neurology, neurosurgery, neuro critical care, ED, trauma, ENT, ophthalmology, and vascular surgery.
- Up to date on guidelines and standards of care in ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke and percutaneous spine procedures with comfort using the range of current and latest technologies, procedures and medications related to the field of neurointerventional surgery.
- Participate in and/or lead clinical research and trials to advance the field of neurointerventional surgery.
- Strong clinical background with excellent judgement and decision-making abilities coupled with excellent diagnostic interpretation of neuroradiology studies and interventional skills.
- Ability to work within a team (partners and APP/office staff) combined with clear communication with patients, families, and medical professionals.
- Interested candidates may have an opportunity to participate in stereotactic radiosurgery at the Helen Graham Cancer Center in conjunction with Radiation Oncology.
- Interested candidates may have an opportunity to participate in Pediatric Neurointerventional procedures at the AI Dupont Children's Hospital in Wilmington, DE
Who We Are:
- The Department of Neurointerventional Surgery (NIS) at ChristianaCare was established in 2007, and currently performs over 1200 procedures annually.
- NIS is a full-service medical subspecialty in the Neurosciences Service line at ChristianaCare that provides clinical consultations, co-manages patients, and admits primary NIS patients, with a busy outpatient clinic practice.
- The candidate would join a multidisciplinary team of 4 physicians and dedicated NIS advanced practice providers at Delaware's only Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Catchment area of 1.2 million patients accepting patients from DE, NJ, PA and MD
- 8 Board Certified Vascular Neurologists & Neurohospitalists to increase to 11 in July 2025.
- 5 Board Certified Neurocritical Care Physicians
- 8 Neurosurgeons
- 8 Neuroradiologists
- Two state-of-the-art Siemens Neurointerventional bi-plane angiography rooms, with a third back-up Philips biplane room.
- 18 dedicated Neurocritical Care beds, 6 Transitional Neurology Unit beds, 2 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit beds, and 25 Stroke Treatment and Recovery Unit beds.
Why ChristianaCare?
- President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2023 By Modern Healthcare
- Named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in The U.S. For 2023
- The largest healthcare system in Delaware employing over 13,000 caregivers with 1,350 employed physicians.
- Recognized for highest quality stroke care including American Heart Association's Gold Plus Stroke Award and the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Award.
- Extensive teaching opportunities including residents (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, OB/Gyn, Radiology, and Vascular Interventional Radiology) medical students (Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and visiting students), and peer education. Academic appointment available via Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus
- CME Paid Time and Allowance
- 12 weeks Paid Protected Parental Leave
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match
About ChristianaCare
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.
ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.
Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.
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