Alzheimer’s & Memory Disorders Program Director – Chicago North Suburbs

Location: Chicago, IL

The Department of Neurology at NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group, the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, seeks a visionary leader to serve as the Director of the Alzheimer’s & Memory Assessment Center.

The successful candidate for this position will have completed a Behavioral Neurology fellowship, is certified by the ABPN, and has a minimum of five years of clinical/research experience. The position will include clinical, administrative and research responsibilities.   A proven track record of clinical program development and substantial clinical research experience with NIH or other major funding organizations is expected.

Take advantage of the opportunity to join an organization that embraces the highest standard of care and continuously seeks new and innovative treatments.  Dr. Demetrius Maraganore, Chairman for the Department of Neurology, has the bold vision of developing a nationally recognized Neurosciences Institute including a strong Alzheimer’s & Memory Disorders research program.  NorthShore has heavily invested in the best medical and research informatics systems and is committed to pursuing the latest advances in diagnosis and care. 

NorthShore’s Department of Neurology is home to more than 30 neurologists and nearly a dozen specialty programs with inpatient and outpatient practice sites across the NorthShore of Chicago.  We encourage you to visit our website, www.northshore.org/neuro, for information pertaining to the clinical services we provide as well as the different treatment options, specialists, locations, and research involved with the respective service.

NorthShore is a $1.6 billion, four-hospital, fully integrated HealthSystem that offers leading clinical care that is supported by the nation’s top-ranked Electronic Health Record System. NorthShore has more than 2,000 affiliated physicians, including a 650 physician, multi-specialty group practice with over 75 locations. The HealthSystem is located on Lake Michigan’s North Shore and resides in some of Chicago’s most beautiful communities. NorthShore carries a reputation as one of Chicago’s premier health organizations for patient care, being consistently ranked as one of the country’s “top 100 hospitals.”   Medical research is supported through the NorthShore Research Institute. Some 250 residents, fellows and medical students are at NorthShore facilities as part of their University of Chicago training program.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  NorthShore is committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Community Description:

Chicago’s north suburbs are situated along and near Lake Michigan with easy access to downtown Chicago. These communities boast outstanding schools, low crime rates, beautiful homes, award-winning cycling and walking paths, numerous recreational activities for the whole family, charming shops, and terrific restaurants.

For additional information, please contact:

Cecilia Beard
(800) 678-7858, Extension #63457
cbeard@northshoremdjobs.org

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