Vascular Neurologist for Primary Stroke Center in Roanoke, Virginia

Carilion Clinic, headquarted in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a board certified or board eligible neurologist who is fellowship trained in vascular neurology.  Neurocritical care experience is preferred but not required.  The physician will work closely with neurosurgeons, neurologist and a highly capable neurointerventional team to serve established multidisciplinary programs associated with the Carilion Clinic Stroke Center.  On site team of stroke neurologist, neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists and rehab physicians offer patients 24/7 lifesaving treatment and is supported by a full time stroke coordinator.  

Position Specifics:

• Full time, salaried position
• Academic appointment at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Newly established Neurology residency program
• Seeking Neurologist with emphasis on Stroke
• Stroke Fellowship training is required
• Competitive compensation with employer funded pension plan offered
• A Stroke Medical Directorship may be offered to a qualified candidate

Carilion Clinic Stroke Program:

• Primary Stroke Center designation with Gold Seal from Joint commission and plan is in the works to obtain Comprehensive Stroke Program designation.
• Hospitalist/Intensivist/ Neurosurgery/ Neurointerventional team/ Vascular Surgery support.
• 34  bed Inpatient Rehab unit onsite with 5 dedicated for brain injury patients
• Possibility of continued and expanded participation in clinical trials and research in collaboration with Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and Virginia Tech University
• Carilion Clinic is a network of 7 hospitals with a large geographic footprint and is supported 24/7 by Life-Guard program with 4 helicopters and air ambulance crew.

Great Place to Raise a Family

The Roanoke Valley is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the southern tip of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley in Southwest Virginia. A beautiful 22,000-acre lake is just a short drive from town, offering superb bass fishing, boating and swimming. For those loving the outdoors, Roanoke offers a mild four-season climate. With the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway close by, skiing, hiking, and biking are all close at hand. Roanoke also offers great shopping, fantastic restaurants, its own symphony orchestra, live theatre, opera, ballet, and many other culturally diverse attractions. The region has an excellent public school system, and there are six colleges and universities within an hours’ drive. 

For more information contact Karyn Farrell at kbfarrell@carilionclinic.org

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