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Head of the Neurocritical Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Req#: 1131987
Location:
Facilities: Cleveland Clinic
Professional Area: Physician
Department: Neurology – Critical Care
Schedule: Full Time
Cleveland Clinic is seeking a distinguished physician leader to serve as the Head of the Neurocritical Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within its renowned Cerebrovascular Center. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary program dedicated to delivering cutting-edge care for critically ill neurologic patients. The successful candidate will provide strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership, advancing excellence in the management of cerebrovascular and other acute neurologic conditions.
Position Highlights
- Lead a high-acuity Neurocritical Intensive Care Unit within a nationally recognized Cerebrovascular center within the Neurological Institute.
- Drive the strategic growth and clinical excellence of our premier neurocritical care program
- Build and expand a multidisciplinary Neurocritical care program across the continuum of care within the Cleveland Clinic Health System.
- Collaborate with nationally recognized leaders in vascular neurology, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, endovascular services, critical care, emergency medicine, radiology, rehabilitation, nursing, and research
- Advance innovation in quality, safety, patient outcomes, education, and research while strengthening a national and internationally recognized destination program
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive leadership for the Neurocritical Care Unit, encompassing clinical, operational, academic, and programmatic oversight
- Define and execute a forward-looking strategic vision for neurocritical care and NICU growth
- Lead the development of advanced multidisciplinary neurocritical care services, including:
- Multimodal advanced neuromonitoring programs
- Protocol-driven, standardized management care pathways
- Integrated systems of care in collaboration with trauma, neurosurgery, neurology, emergency medicine, critical care, and rehabilitation services for patients with acute neurologic emergencies
- Initiatives in quality improvement, patient safety, operational efficiency, and high-reliability care which aligns program goals with institutional priorities in value-based care and system-wide excellence
- Expand a robust research portfolio in neurocritical care including clinical, translational, and outcomes research
- Represent the program internally and externally, strengthening institutional visibility and leadership in neurocritical care through collaboration, innovation, and program development
- Foster the program’s national and international academic profile through scholarship, presentations, and leadership in professional societies
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board certification in an appropriate primary specialty
- Fellowship training and board certification in Neurocritical Care
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Ohio
- Proven leadership and demonstrated expertise in neurocritical care and cerebrovascular disease management in a complex academic or tertiary/quaternary care setting
- Strong track record in collaboration, program development, and quality improvement
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a highly competitive compensation package and significant institutional support, including:
- Robust resources for program development
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Generous PTO, CME time, and professional development funding
- Competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
- Academic appointment (Associate or Full Professor) through the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Please include a current CV and letter of interest with your application.
Cleveland offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and urban energy. From the scenic shores of Lake Erie and the trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park to a vibrant downtown area filled with entertainment and cultural attractions, the city provides an exceptional quality of life. Cleveland is home to three professional sports teams, the nation’s second-largest performing arts center, the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It is also recognized as an emerging culinary destination with a dynamic and diverse food scene.
With its welcoming, multicultural community, affordable housing, and highly regarded public and private schools and universities, Cleveland offers an outstanding environment for both living and learning. The region is further strengthened by a growing ecosystem of leading healthcare, technology, and innovation organizations that serve as the foundation of its expanding economy.
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About Us
Cleveland Clinic’s vision is to become the best place for care and the best place to work in healthcare. We are committed to providing a safe, stable, and financially fulfilling work environment. Cleveland Clinic is ambitiously investing in growth. Being a physician-led organization means doing what is best for the patients, every day.
Cleveland Clinic is one of the world’s largest and busiest health centers. Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that’s recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual America’s Best Hospitals survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 80,642 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,166 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 270 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2025, there were 15.9 million total outpatient visits, 343,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 336,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries.
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The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.
About the Community
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Disclaimer
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with the program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination or an exemption.
Pay Range
Minimum salary: $461,750
Maximum salary: $521,500
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Application Process
At Cleveland Clinic, we strive to make your journey to becoming a contributing caregiver as streamlined as possible. Here’s how it works.
Step 1: Apply
You can begin the application process by clicking on the “Start Application” button below. We highly recommend that you apply with a resume so we can understand your professional background, including education, work and volunteer experience(s). When you apply, you will be required to answer a few Human Resources policy questions. Some positions require additional prescreening questions, including years of experience and specific questions related to the minimum qualifications of the job.
Step 2: Screening
A Cleveland Clinic caregiver will carefully review your application and notify you of the next steps in the process. This notification may be through email, text message or a phone call. In addition, you can expect to complete some prescreening questions with a recruiter or you may be asked to answer additional questions via a pre-recorded video interview.
Step 3: Interview
If qualified for the position, you will receive a text or email with the next steps. Potential next steps could include scheduling either a live, in-person interview or completing an on-demand, recorded interview. During the interview process, your recruiter will share information about when you can expect to receive any relevant feedback or information regarding potential next steps.
Step 4: Hire
If you are hired and accept an offer for the position you applied to, you will receive a formal offer letter to initiate the new hire onboarding process.
After you accept your formal offer letter, you can expect your recruiter to review the following information with you:
- Confirmation of HR and Occupational Health appointments, including the date, time, location and required pre-work for the appointments.
- A background check will be initiated by our third-party vendor, Certiphi.
- Any additional orientation information specific to your new position.
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Our Culture
Exceptional patient care takes exceptional caregivers. We have created an environment where caregivers feel like family. It is a place noted for constant learning, intense collaboration and caring the right way for the right reasons. Here, you’ll take on every challenge with our unwavering support.
At Cleveland Clinic, we have made it our mission to care for life, research for health and educate those who serve. These principles have always been our North Star. And it has led us to deliver an exceptional level of care alongside some of the industry’s most gifted, hardworking caregivers. Our mission has also helped us define our vision: to be the best place to receive care anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare. In delivering care, we recognize four priorities:
- Care for patients as if they are your own family.
- Treat fellow caregivers as if they are your own family.
- Demonstrate commitment to the communities we serve.
- Treat the organization as your home.
Our unique working environment is built on a strong foundation of unifying beliefs that includes:
- Learning from experiences – We are a world-class hospital with a unique and varied caseload. Here, each moment is a new chance to be challenged, to learn and to grow as a caregiver. Browse our stories to see firsthand how experiences build experience.
- Developing our people – We are always learning. Our multi-disciplinary teams and knowledge-sharing allow our caregivers to be students of each other. Trainings, courses and mentorships round out our culture of learning. Our Career Growth Pathways is a suite of resources that helps caregivers enrich their current skill set, explore other roles, move laterally throughout the organization or grow vertically within their team. As they further their careers, caregivers can move into leadership roles in their discipline. Our Mandel Global Leadership & Learning Institute (GLLI) delivers experiential learning, simulations, assessments and research-driven content to help you progress into a leader.
- Caring for our caregivers – Our Office of Caregiver Experience (OCE) supports the emotional, physical, spiritual and social well-being of caregivers through multiple initiatives, resources and events.
Cleveland Clinic is an organization where we support one another, our patients and the communities we serve. It takes each of us to foster a sense of belonging and mutual respect. Together, we will continue to build a culture of excellence, supporting one another to feel empowered and valued. Cleveland Clinic remains committed to:
- Having a workforce, including our vendors and suppliers, that reflects the communities we serve – We do this without discrimination or preference based on race, sex or other similar factors.
- Following our hiring practices – This includes skills-based hiring, identifying robust and new talent sources and ensuring that adequate and equitable career pathways for advancement exist for all caregivers.
- Continuing our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – These important groups, open to all caregivers, offer an opportunity to relate to, grow with and support one another.
- Providing the most appropriate education to advance safe, highly reliable care – This includes support and programs that meet the unique needs of our patients and achieve the best possible outcomes.
We value your consistent dedication to exceptional patient care. We recognize and respect your life away from work. Being able to enjoy a fulfilling life can recharge you and enable you to be an even more effective contributor in your career. We are proud to provide a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program for regular full-time, part-time and weekender benefits-eligible caregivers where they can accrue time off for vacations, holidays, sickness and personal days.
At Cleveland Clinic, we have made it our mission to care for life, research for health and educate those who serve. These principles have always been our North Star. And it has led us to deliver an exceptional level of care alongside some of the industry’s most gifted, hardworking caregivers. Our mission has also helped us define our vision: to be the best place to receive care anywhere and the best place to work in healthcare. In delivering care, we recognize four priorities:
- Care for patients as if they are your own family.
- Treat fellow caregivers as if they are your own family.
- Demonstrate commitment to the communities we serve.
- Treat the organization as your home.
Our unique working environment is built on a strong foundation of unifying beliefs that includes:
- Learning from experiences – We are a world-class hospital with a unique and varied caseload. Here, each moment is a new chance to be challenged, to learn and to grow as a caregiver. Browse our stories to see firsthand how experiences build experience.
- Developing our people – We are always learning. Our multi-disciplinary teams and knowledge-sharing allow our caregivers to be students of each other. Trainings, courses and mentorships round out our culture of learning. Our Career Growth Pathways is a suite of resources that helps caregivers enrich their current skill set, explore other roles, move laterally throughout the organization or grow vertically within their team. As they further their careers, caregivers can move into leadership roles in their discipline. Our Mandel Global Leadership & Learning Institute (GLLI) delivers experiential learning, simulations, assessments and research-driven content to help you progress into a leader.
- Caring for our caregivers – Our Office of Caregiver Experience (OCE) supports the emotional, physical, spiritual and social well-being of caregivers through multiple initiatives, resources and events.
Cleveland Clinic is an organization where we support one another, our patients and the communities we serve. It takes each of us to foster a sense of belonging and mutual respect. Together, we will continue to build a culture of excellence, supporting one another to feel empowered and valued. Cleveland Clinic remains committed to:
- Having a workforce, including our vendors and suppliers, that reflects the communities we serve – We do this without discrimination or preference based on race, sex or other similar factors.
- Following our hiring practices – This includes skills-based hiring, identifying robust and new talent sources and ensuring that adequate and equitable career pathways for advancement exist for all caregivers.
- Continuing our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – These important groups, open to all caregivers, offer an opportunity to relate to, grow with and support one another.
- Providing the most appropriate education to advance safe, highly reliable care – This includes support and programs that meet the unique needs of our patients and achieve the best possible outcomes.
We value your consistent dedication to exceptional patient care. We recognize and respect your life away from work. Being able to enjoy a fulfilling life can recharge you and enable you to be an even more effective contributor in your career. We are proud to provide a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program for regular full-time, part-time and weekender benefits-eligible caregivers where they can accrue time off for vacations, holidays, sickness and personal days.
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.
We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.
We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.
Ohio
Whether it’s in our hometown of Cleveland, throughout surrounding counties or across the state, we offer abundant opportunities all around Ohio. This includes both hospitals and outpatient facilities. Ohio features an incredible diversity of lifestyle options – from up-and-coming neighborhoods to historic suburbs and big-city excitement to small-town charm. Grab a bite, catch a game or enjoy the vibrant outdoors — you’ll never run out of things to do. Ohio also boasts a robust economy, excellent schools, affordable housing and much more.
Caregiver Stories
We all have an important story to tell. Our shared passions and experiences connect us and inspire us to be our best.
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Sterile Processing Technician Finds Career Change to Be Just the Ticket
After a year as a phlebotomist, Hannah Lapitan found herself burned out but still driven to help patients—leading her to take a leap into sterile processing through training and hands-on apprenticeship at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Now, working behind the scenes to ensure every instrument is safe and ready, she’s discovered both her purpose and a team that supports her every step of the way.
Fueled by Focus and Training, RN Hits the Ground Running
After growing up surrounded by nurses, Erin Byrne always felt drawn to a career in healthcare. Today, she’s celebrating her first year as a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital — where the fast pace, constant learning and strong team culture have helped her quickly build confidence in caring for critically ill patients.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.