This physician will serve as the clinical leader of the neuroendovascular program at [Assigned Hospital], overseeing thrombectomy services and cerebrovascular care while benefiting from the support of a collaborative, system-wide stroke network. The position combines local leadership and autonomy with shared call coverage, standardized protocols, and access to advanced cerebrovascular expertise across Piedmont's network.
Clinical ResponsibilitiesNeuroendovascular Procedures - Perform mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion.
- Perform diagnostic cerebral angiography and interpret cervicocerebral vascular imaging.
- Perform additional neuroendovascular procedures within training and site capabilities, including:
- Extracranial and intracranial stenting/angioplasty
- Middle meningeal artery embolization
- Venous sinus interventions
- Participate in complex cerebrovascular procedures at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital (PAH), including aneurysm coiling, flow diversion, and embolization procedures.
- Maintain procedural volumes and outcomes consistent with CAST, SVIN, and SNIS standards.
- Stroke and Cerebrovascular Care
- Provide acute stroke consultation and thrombolytic decision-making, including telestroke evaluations when appropriate.
- Participate in transfer-center consultations and patient selection for neurointerventional procedures.
- Manage peri- and post-procedural care in collaboration with critical care and neurocritical care teams.
- Provide outpatient stroke and cerebrovascular follow-up care.
Responsibilities As the clinical leader of the neuroendovascular service, responsibilities include:
- Supporting and growing thrombectomy capabilities at the assigned hospital.
- Ensuring angiography suite readiness and call-team reliability.
- Collaborating with Piedmont Neuroscience Service Line leadership and System Stroke Program leadership, local stroke program leadership, emergency departments, and EMS partners to optimize stroke care metrics.
- Supporting stroke center accreditation and regulatory readiness.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives, case reviews, and morbidity and mortality conferences.
- Providing education and outreach to referring providers, EMS agencies, and community partners.
- Collaborate in system-wide governance, protocol development, and peer review activities.
- Support standardized stroke pathways, imaging protocols, and transfer criteria across the network.
- Provide scheduled cross-coverage at additional Piedmont sites.
- Participate in quality reporting and Get with The Guidelines® performance reviews.
- Contribute to the continued growth of thrombectomy services throughout the health system.
Academic and Research Opportunities - Teach and supervise residents and fellows rotating through neuroendovascular and vascular neurology services.
- Participate in clinical research and trials, including investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies.
Qualifications Required - MD or DO with eligibility for unrestricted Georgia medical licensure.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
- Completion of a CAST-accredited (or equivalent) Neuroendovascular Surgery/Neurointerventional fellowship.
- Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology or Neurocritical Care.
- Board certification in Vascular Neurology and/or Neurocritical Care.
- Demonstrated experience and outcomes supporting independent privileges in mechanical thrombectomy and diagnostic cerebral angiography.
- Eligibility for credentialing at multiple Piedmont facilities.
- Willingness to travel between program sites as needed.
Preferred - Experience practicing within a hub-and-spoke or multi-site stroke network.
- Experience with stroke center certification and quality improvement initiatives.
- Telestroke and remote stroke evaluation experience.
- Clinical research involvement and interest in trial enrollment.
Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will:
- Enjoy leading and developing a local neuroendovascular program.
- Thrive in a collaborative, protocol-driven environment.
- Value multidisciplinary partnerships with neurosurgery, neurocritical care, emergency medicine, and referring physicians.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality outcomes, innovation, and patient-centered stroke care.
What Piedmont Offers - Inclusion in an established, multi-facility neuroendovascular service with the resources of a large health system.
- Shared call and cross-coverage model that supports work-life balance.
- Access to complex cerebrovascular cases through Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.
- Employment stability and leadership opportunities through Piedmont Enterprise.
- APP support
- Competitive compensation package, including productivity and quality incentives, signing bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
- Malpractice coverage with tail protection.
- CME allowance and protected educational time.
- Opportunities to practice in growing Georgia communities offering excellent quality of life, schools, and affordability.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.
