Pediatric Neurologist, Berkeley Medical Center

Pediatric Neurologist OpportunityWVU Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to join the growing neurosciences program at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This position represents an opportunity to expand access to pediatric neurological care for children and families throughout the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding regions while contributing to the continued development of pediatric neuroscience services within WVU Medicine.The successful candidate will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of children and adolescents with a broad range of neurological conditions. The position will primarily focus on outpatient pediatric neurology while also providing inpatient neurological consultation and supporting collaboration across the regional healthcare system.This is an excellent opportunity for a physician interested in helping develop and grow pediatric neurology services within an expanding regional neuroscience program while maintaining connectivity to the broader clinical and academic resources of WVU Medicine.Position Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive inpatient/outpatient pediatric neurological evaluation and management.Diagnose and manage common and complex neurological conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents.Provide pediatric neurology consultation for hospitalized patients as clinically appropriate.Develop longitudinal care plans in collaboration with patients, families, referring providers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.Establish strong referral relationships with pediatricians, family medicine physicians, emergency medicine providers, and other specialists throughout the region.Participate in the continued development of pediatric neurology clinical pathways, referral processes, and regional access strategies.Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, primary care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and other specialties as appropriate.Support quality improvement, patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and patient experience initiatives.Participate in educational and academic activities consistent with the mission of WVU Medicine and available faculty opportunities.Contribute to the strategic growth of neuroscience services across the Eastern Panhandle.Clinical Scope:Concussion Diagnosis/Treatment/ManagementEpilepsy and seizure disordersHeadache and migraine disordersDevelopmental and neurodevelopmental disordersNeuromuscular disordersMovement disordersCerebral palsy and disorders of motor developmentPediatric sleep-related neurological conditionsNeurological complications of systemic diseaseOther acute and chronic neurological conditions affecting children and adolescentsPosition Structure:This is a 1.0 FTE Pediatric Neurology physician position designed to support both direct patient care and program development.The anticipated allocation includes approximately:0.85 FTE ClinicalApproximately 70% outpatient pediatric neurologyApproximately 15% inpatient pediatric neurology consultation, with flexibility based on evolving regional clinical needs0.15 FTE Non-ClinicalProgram developmentQuality improvementClinical pathway developmentEducation and academic activitiesAdministrative and strategic initiatives supporting pediatric neuroscience growthQualifications:MD or DO degree, or equivalentSuccessful completion of an accredited residency and pediatric neurology training programBoard certification or board eligibility in Pediatric NeurologyEligibility for medical licensure in the State of West VirginiaEligibility for appropriate medical staff privilegesStrong clinical, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skillsCommitment to high-quality, patient- and family-centered careCandidates completing fellowship training and early-career physicians are encouraged to apply.Program Development Opportunity:The Pediatric Neurologist will have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in developing pediatric neurological services within the Eastern Panhandle. The physician will work collaboratively with regional and system leadership to improve pediatric specialty access, strengthen referral pathways, and develop a sustainable regional model for pediatric neurological care.The position provides an opportunity to combine clinical practice with program development, physician leadership, quality improvement, and academic engagement within an expanding neuroscience service line.About Berkeley Medical Center and WVU Medicine:Berkeley Medical Center serves as a major regional healthcare resource for the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and surrounding communities. The continued expansion of neuroscience services is designed to provide patients with greater access to specialized neurological care closer to home while connecting regional services with the broader expertise and resources available throughout WVU Medicine.The Pediatric Neurology position will support this strategy by expanding specialty access for children and families and strengthening the continuum of neurological care across the region.Opportunity Highlights:Join a growing WVU Medicine neuroscience programDevelop and expand pediatric neurology services in the Eastern PanhandlePrimarily outpatient clinical practiceOpportunity to shape pediatric neurology referral pathways and program development