Neurocritical Care Critical Care: Neurological Intensive Care Physician Neurocritical Care Neuroscience institute Miami Valley Hospital Dayton , Ohio An exceptional, hospital based opportunity for a well-qualified BC/BE Neurological Intensivist with a special interest in stroke and management of neurologic and critically ill patients. This group will manage and staff the Neuro ICU and stepdown unit caring for patients with a full range of neurological and neurosurgical diseases. The candidate will thrive and excel in a team atmosphere and regard continuity of care as a cornerstone of patient management. There is an existing Stroke Service and Stroke team that work cooperatively with the neurological critical care service. The successful candidate will be a part of a team of excellent neurologists and neurosurgeons that comprise the WSU/PHP Neuroscience Institute. The Institute is a collaboration of the Boonshoft School of Medicine at WrightStateUniversity and Premier Health Partners, a large and successful multi-hospital system. This physician group includes Neurologist with subspecialties in vascular neurology, interventional neurology, neurological intensive care, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuro-endocrinology, and memory disorders. The group also includes neurosurgeons with various subspecialties including functional and epilepsy neurosurgery. The Institute has an active basic science research program with active funding. Collaboration with these researchers is encouraged. Academic rank at Boonshoft School of Medicine is commensurate with academic achievements. Involvement in student and resident education is part of the commitment of those involved in the Institute. Neuroscience institute: · State of OhioCenter of Excellence for Neuroscience · Active and well-funded basic science research effort · Excellent clinical neuroscience programs designed in conjunction with Premier Health Partners · Clinical research opportunities and support through the Clinical Research Alliance · Resident and medical student neuroscience education · Collaborative working environment fostered by the Institute’s structure The candidate will be functioning clinically within MiamiValleyHospital: · 44 Bed Neuroscience step down unit · Neuroscience ICU · Level I TraumaCenter · One of Ohio's busiest adult emergency departments · CareFlight Air & Mobile transportation · EMR and wireless communication · Well established referral base   Community, Facility and Organization Dayton, Ohio is a city with 250,000 population but the surrounding service area includes approximately 1,000,000 in population. Known for affordable housing and safe, attractive neighborhoods, the area boasts several of Ohio's top-ranked school systems, short commutes and easy access to a variety of recreation, sports, cultural arts and other entertainment. Likewise, it is a strong medical community, with a medical school located at Wright State University. Members of the medical community represent a broad ranged of medical education and training experiences. It shows. Miami Valley Hospital continues to be recognized as a leading healthcare resource in the area, being awarded: JCAHO Ernest Codman Award for quality improvement; Solucient's Top 100 Hospitals in Cardioovascular Care ; US News & World Report's America's Best Hospitals in 1999 and in 2002-2004; 2007 HealthGrades Top 5% Distinguish Hospital Award and the NRC Consumer Choice Award for nine consecutive years. Home of the Wright brothers and other inventors who sparked the industrial boom of the 20th century, Dayton gained prominence as a manufacturing center. Today the area is increasingly known for its expertise in engineering and information technology. InfoWorld magazine recently named the region one of eight U.S. communities best equipped to thrive because of its growing Internet technology base. Sports fans find ample opportunity for enjoyment. The Dayton Dragons have captivated area residents, playing to sold-out crowds since minor league baseball returned to Dayton in 2000. Univerity of Dayton basketball is a perennial favorite, along with Dayton Bombers hockey, and Wright State University basketball. Major league baseball's Cincinnati Reds and two NFL football teams are within a one- to two-hour drive. The region's 35,000 acres of parks and nature preserves offer outdoor enjoyment year round and a growing network of cycling trails that provide miles of active recreation for families and cycling enthusiasts alike. The newest attraction is Riverscape, whose Five Rivers Fountain of Lights can be seen from Miami Valley Hospital. A diverse selection of performing arts also awaits you. Dayton is home to the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, a modern dance company rooted in the African American experience, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dayton Opera and Victoria Theatre Association. The Fraze Pavilion is a popular outdoor music venue and the annual Cityfolk Festival draws thousands to Dayton each June. Nearby Cincinnati, Columbus and Indianapolis offer additional arts and entertainment.