Medical Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center

Witt/Kieffer has been retained by Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) to assist them in identifying outstanding leaders in the field of Multiple Sclerosis to fill the newly created position of Medical Director of the MS Center at HUMC. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within Hackensack’s Neuroscience Institute leading a multidisciplinary center for the diagnosis and treatment of MS. While comprehensive treatment services such as physical rehabilitation, neuroradiologic imaging, stem cell research are either co-located or proximal to the space designated for the Center, a new leader is needed to create the vision for the growth and operation of the many resources and services in a patient and family centered, effective manner.

Hackensack University Health Network is the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient services in the State of New Jersey. Led by its flagship site, Hackensack University Medical Center, it has continued to grow while maintaining a reputation for excellence and innovation in care. HackensackUMC, a 775-bed teaching and research hospital, is ranked one of the top 30 hospitals in the nation. The recently announced partnership between HackensackUMC and Seton Hall University to open a private medical school in New Jersey will further elevate the medical center to be a top academic health care institution.

HackensackUMC seeks an accomplished physician leader and clinician, with a national reputation for clinical excellence and an interest in scholarly activities. Candidates must possess a strategic vision for the delivery of comprehensive care and services for MS patients and their families, a history of building and growing programs, progressive operational, administrative, and leadership experience a. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for excellence and patient experience.

Please direct all nominations and interest to Kim Smith or Stephen Davis, Witt/Kieffer, the consultants assisting this search at: SDavis@wittkieffer.com; or: 781-272-8899.