Join Advocate Health as an Enterprise Telestroke Physician Leader and help shape the future of stroke care across one of the nation’s largest nonprofit integrated health systems.

Advocate Health is seeking a board-certified Vascular Neurologist with Telestroke/Teleneurology experience and demonstrated physician leadership to serve as our Enterprise Telestroke Physician Leader.

This is a unique opportunity for a physician who wants to remain clinically active while helping design, build and lead an enterprise-wide Telestroke program. Rather than stepping into a fully established model, you will have the opportunity to serve as a physician architect and clinical thought leader, helping create a consistent, high-quality approach to Telestroke care across Advocate Health.

The anticipated structure is approximately 80% clinical Telestroke and 20% physician leadership, allowing you to maintain a meaningful clinical practice while influencing stroke care, quality, access and program development across a large, multistate health system.

Highlights

Enterprise leadership opportunity with responsibility for helping build and standardize Advocate Health’s Telestroke program across multiple states and care settingsApproximately 80% clinical Telestroke / 20% administrative and leadership timePredominantly remote, shift-based clinical practiceOpportunity to help shape the future-state Telestroke operating model, including clinical workflows, quality standards, staffing and service deliveryPartner with enterprise and regional Neurosciences, Stroke, Virtual Health, operational and quality leadersHelp advance a high-reliability Telestroke network focused on timely access, consistent clinical standards and measurable patient outcomesCollaborate with physicians across Advocate Health’s broad network of stroke and neuroscience programsSupport the continued development and integration of Telestroke physicians and future advanced practice clinician resourcesOpportunities to participate in clinical quality improvement, research, education and fellowship training based on individual interestsSome initial travel and on-site engagement anticipated to understand local workflows, build relationships and support implementation across the enterpriseFlexible geographic location for the right candidate, with appropriate licensure and credentialing across applicable states

Training and/or Experience Required

* MD or DO* Completion of an accredited Neurology residency* Vascular Neurology/Stroke fellowship training* Board certification/eligibility in Neurology and Vascular Neurology* Previous Telestroke or Teleneurology clinical experience* Demonstrated physician leadership experience* Prior experience such as a Stroke Medical Director, site medical director, Telestroke leader, or similar clinical/administrative leadership position preferred* Ability to lead across multiple hospitals, regions, and interdisciplinary teams* Ability/willingness to obtain appropriate multistate licensure and credentialing as the enterprise program develops.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
Educational assistance and professional development programs
Paid medical liability insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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