Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Chief of Neurology (Boston)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Summary
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief of Neurology to lead its neurology department with clinical excellence and compassionate care. This pivotal role provides strategic neurology leadership while delivering direct patient care, including the development of comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Please Note Scheduled Hours: 20 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday.
Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver inpatient and outpatient neurology care, including consultations, clinics, and telephone coverage.
Provide telehealth services and interpret EEG studies for the hospital and affiliated DPH institutions.
Ensure timely neurology staff participation in consultations and call schedules.
Lead training and educational sessions for medical personnel and residents.
Support quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Advise leadership on strategic planning, service performance, referral relationships, and operational efficiency.
Serve up to two weeks annually as inpatient attending the Acute Medicine teaching service.
Participate in medical staff recruitment, hospital committees, and other delegated duties.
Uphold hospital policies, medical ethics, and professional standards.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to teach medical theory and clinical practice.
Proven experience supervising residents, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Strong communication skills with peers, paraprofessionals, and patients.
Capacity to oversee administrative duties at a senior clinical level.
Collaborative approach to working across multidisciplinary teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of general internal medicine, including diagnosis, management, and specialized procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with state operating procedures and their impact on hospital operations.
Minimum Entrance Requirements Applicants must have at least five years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time, professional experience as a registered physician, three years of which must have been in a specialized field such as pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, endocrinology, neurology, or infectious disease.
Special Requirements Current and valid registration as a physician under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. Must also be certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists in the area of specialization.
Salary and Compensation Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with the internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non‑management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
About Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, sub‑acute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospitals services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high‑quality, cost‑effective care from a staff that respects their dignity. Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 psychiatric beds and 29 correctional health beds. In addition, the hospital has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.
The shuttles hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services, LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.
Pre‑Hire Process A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
Contact Information For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122 Ext. #4.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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Please Note Scheduled Hours: 20 hours per week between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday.
Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver inpatient and outpatient neurology care, including consultations, clinics, and telephone coverage.
Provide telehealth services and interpret EEG studies for the hospital and affiliated DPH institutions.
Ensure timely neurology staff participation in consultations and call schedules.
Lead training and educational sessions for medical personnel and residents.
Support quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Advise leadership on strategic planning, service performance, referral relationships, and operational efficiency.
Serve up to two weeks annually as inpatient attending the Acute Medicine teaching service.
Participate in medical staff recruitment, hospital committees, and other delegated duties.
Uphold hospital policies, medical ethics, and professional standards.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to teach medical theory and clinical practice.
Proven experience supervising residents, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Strong communication skills with peers, paraprofessionals, and patients.
Capacity to oversee administrative duties at a senior clinical level.
Collaborative approach to working across multidisciplinary teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of general internal medicine, including diagnosis, management, and specialized procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with state operating procedures and their impact on hospital operations.
Minimum Entrance Requirements Applicants must have at least five years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time, professional experience as a registered physician, three years of which must have been in a specialized field such as pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, endocrinology, neurology, or infectious disease.
Special Requirements Current and valid registration as a physician under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. Must also be certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists in the area of specialization.
Salary and Compensation Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with the internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non‑management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
About Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, sub‑acute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospitals services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high‑quality, cost‑effective care from a staff that respects their dignity. Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 psychiatric beds and 29 correctional health beds. In addition, the hospital has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.
The shuttles hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services, LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.
Pre‑Hire Process A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
Contact Information For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1‑800‑510‑4122 Ext. #4.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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