Pediatric Neurologist

A large healthcare system in Massachusetts is currently seeking a Division Chief of Child Neurology. This leader will report to and partner with the new Chair of Pediatrics. He is dedicated to developing the pediatrics department to meet the patient demand of the community in Western Massachusetts while keeping the focus on quality patient care. Through the School of Medicine, someone who considers themselves a clinician-educator will be a good fit as part of the focus is expanding their involvement in medical education. They are also seeking an additional child neurologist to join its faculty.

Children’s Hospital Highlights:

• 107- bed Children’s Hospital (45 inpatient, 7 PICU, 55 NICU)
• Region’s only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, PICU and Level III NICU
• 24-hour pediatric ED
• 501(c)(3) – PSLF eligible
• Home to Medical School campus
• Pediatrics residency program with 10 residents per year (including a pediatrics-neurology resident) along with a Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine fellowship and a combined Medicine-Pediatrics residency program with 8 residents per year.

Division Chief Position Highlights:

• 10% protected administrative time
• Support for subspecialty focus, especially headache and epilepsy, within a general child neurology practice, though those with most any subspecialty interests are encouraged to apply
• Opportunities for teaching medical students, pediatric residents and fellows, and adult neurology residents (starting 2028)
• Participate in QI projects and clinical research
• The ideal candidate will be excited to expand child neurology services through innovative and strategic growth, work collaboratively within Baystate pediatrics and adult neurology, and foster an environment of medical education
• Faculty Appointment
• Ambulatory clinic at Outpatient Specialty Clinic and provide inpatient consults at Children’s Hospital

Faculty Position Highlights:

• Support for subspecialty focus, especially headache and epilepsy, within a general child neurology practice, though those with most any subspecialty interests are encouraged to apply
• Opportunities for teaching medical students, pediatric residents and fellows, and adult neurology residents (starting 2028)
• The ideal candidate will be excited to be part of a growing team
• Faculty Appointment
• Ambulatory clinic at Pediatric Outpatient Specialty Center and provide inpatient consults at Medical Center in the Children’s Hospital

Springfield, MA:
Springfield is home to multiple universities such as Amherst College; Smith College; Mount Holyoke University; and University of Massachusetts Amherst. There are also many preparatory and private school options like Deerfield Academy; Wilbraham & Monson Academy; as well as Iqra Academy, an Islamic day school. Springfield is also home to the thriving suburbs of Amherst, Longmeadow, and Northampton, all of which provide endless restaurant options and cultural activities. If you prefer to spend a day skiing or hiking, there are many nearby state parks and mountains. Western Massachusetts is an ideal location for those looking for affordable living, short commutes, and a diverse community.