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Posted: 11-Jan-26
Location: Morristown, New Jersey
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Operations
System Medical Director, Neurosciences Service Line
Atlantic Health System is seeking an accomplished and visionary System Medical Director of Neurosciences to lead the strategic development and growth of our Neurosciences Service Line. This physician leader will be responsible for driving the implementation of system-wide initiatives that enhance quality, innovation, and personalized care while advancing the mission of building healthier communities. The role will support every division of Neurology, inclusive of Vascular Neurology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurocritical Care and Neurosurgical services. Additionally, the System Medical Director will collaborate with hospital chairs of Neurology and Neurosurgery, service line leadership, medical center leadership and recruitment to ensure growth of the department continues to expand throughout the health system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the strategic vision for Neurosciences across Atlantic Health System in collaboration with system hospital Chairs, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals in quality, performance, growth, population health, research, and education.
- Market Analysis & Growth: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, identifying key opportunities and mitigating risks to strengthen program offerings and market share.
- Collaboration & Engagement: Foster strong partnerships with hospital leaders, ambulatory sites, medical groups, and system-wide providers to enhance service integration and care delivery.
- Clinical Excellence & Innovation: Support the organization's mission by advancing high-quality, patient-centered, and innovative care models that improve health outcomes.
Salary Range: $500,000-$600,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives
Qualifications:
- Board certification in Neurology or Neurosurgery
- Proven leadership in clinical program development, strategic planning, and physician engagement, with a strong commitment to advancing Neurosciences
- Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze market trends and drive programmatic growth
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Track record of physician leadership with progressive leadership experience in a large, highly matrixed healthcare system, preferably with mature service lines
- High degree of technical proficiency with EMR/EHR, e-prescribing, telehealth, and other electronic medical systems desirable
- Experience and familiarity with alternative reimbursement models including shared savings plans and accountable care organizations
- Experience in establishing and/or overseeing residency or other training program
- Desirable, well-respected and connected leader with strong regional and/or national reputation
- Business degree or equivalent experience preferred
- All candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey
Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.
Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.
In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Overlook Medical Center's Atlantic Neuroscience Institute serves as the flagship of Atlantic Health System Neuroscience with good reason. Within New York and New Jersey, we are the only stroke program recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care nine years in a row. Since 2017, Healthgrades has recognized Overlook Medical Center among the top five percent of hospitals in the U.S. for excellence in the Treatment of Stroke, Cranial Neurosurgery and Neurosciences more times than any other hospital in New Jersey or New York. In addition, The Joint Commission has certified our spine surgery program and we were the first hospital in New Jersey to receive their Comprehensive Stroke Center designation. Patients from Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center are seamlessly connected to Overlook when advanced neuroscience care is necessary thanks to telestroke technology, helipads and ambulance transport, and an electronic health record system that allows physicians to share health records in real time. 
