Pediatric Neuropathologist

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Neuropathologist

Our organization is on the lookout for a Pediatric Neuropathologist to join the expanding Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, which currently comprises 18 faculty members within a well-regarded pediatric healthcare system. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in pediatric neuropathology and contribute to a collaborative academic and clinical setting focused on enhancing pediatric patient care, education, and research.

• Act as a clinical attending in pediatric neuropathology, supporting a dynamic pathology service that assesses over 200 neurological cases and nearly 500 neuropathology specimens each year.
• Interpret pediatric central nervous system tumors, neuromuscular pathology specimens, epilepsy-related resections, and other intricate neuropathological disorders.
• Collaborate closely with esteemed pediatric neurosciences and neuro-oncology programs, including multidisciplinary initiatives in pediatric brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, neuromuscular diseases, neurogenetics, and developmental neuroscience.

Our organization has a robust and growing partnership with a leading neurological institute, offering unique chances for collaboration in clinical care, translational research, and education within the broader Phoenix academic medical community. The successful candidate will engage with pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, oncologists, and physician-scientists involved in advanced neuro-oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and investigational therapeutics. The academic environment in Phoenix includes partnerships with various institutions, fostering a vibrant ecosystem for neuroscience research and innovation.

This position offers the flexibility to tailor responsibilities based on experience and interests. Candidates may choose to concentrate solely on pediatric neuropathology or broaden their focus to include adult neuropathology and pediatric surgical pathology. Opportunities for teaching, translational and clinical research, biobanking, molecular neuropathology initiatives, program development, and leadership within the Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine are available. Those interested in pediatric neuro-oncology, molecular diagnostics, digital pathology, AI-enabled image analysis, or neuroscience-focused translational research will find ample opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

• MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology.
• Completion of fellowship training in Neuropathology is mandatory, with a preference for additional expertise in pediatric neuropathology.
• Pediatric pathology fellowship training is advantageous but not essential.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona.
• Strong diagnostic abilities, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and the capacity to work effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams, trainees, and researchers are crucial.

Recognized nationally as a leading provider of pediatric medical care, research, and education, our organization serves the fourth-largest pediatric market in the fifth-largest city in the United States, covering the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe metropolitan area and beyond. We are rapidly expanding to enhance patient access, including multiple outpatient facilities and the upcoming launch of additional satellite hospitals throughout the region.

Our main campus, located in central Phoenix, is a comprehensive, freestanding tertiary medical center with over 500 licensed beds, contributing to more than 650 beds across the healthcare system. It features Arizona's only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and a wide array of pediatric specialty services, including neurosciences, orthopedics, cardiovascular medicine, neonatology, and oncology. Our organization employs over 8,000 staff members, including more than 900 physicians and advanced practice providers.

As a teaching hospital, we are dedicated to training the next generation of pediatric providers through residency programs and fellowships, actively engaging in clinical research with an annual investment of approximately $10 million to support research activities. Our organization is the only children's hospital in Arizona recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals and consistently ranks among Becker's Hospital Review's Top Places to Work in Healthcare.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV, a cover letter detailing clinical and research interests, and three references.