Pediatric Neurologist, AdventHealth for Children

Pediatric Neurologist, AdventHealth for Children

The Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is looking for a dynamic and energetic pediatric neurologist to join a fast-growing multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience program to help further develop general and subspecialty neuroscience programs. This position would focus primarily on general neurology or neuromuscular disorders.

Currently, the pediatric neuroscience center at AdventHealth for Children has a level IV comprehensive epilepsy center, sleep center, multidisciplinary neurofibromatosis clinic, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex clinic, congenital neurosurgery clinic, and craniofacial clinic supported by a strong group of neuroradiologists and neuropsychologists. The hospital has a 20 bed dedicated neuroscience inpatient unit with an embedded 8 bed epilepsy monitoring unit which will grow to 24 beds in a newly renovated neuroscience floor. Diagnostic facility includes a state-of-art 3T MRIs, PET, SPECT, and MEG center.

Responsibilities of the new physician will include our comprehensive general neurology service in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Subspecialty program interests can certainly be developed as well (neuromuscular, neonatal, neurocutaneous syndrome, movement disorder, and spasticity).

Working with an expanding and committed children's hospital, an established and successful Level IV Peds Epilepsy program with a strong referral base, a dedicated inpatient unit, a strong employed physician multi-specialty group, a family-centered practice atmosphere, the ability to build and shape a program, and a competitive benefits / compensation package are just a few of the many reasons why this is an excellent career opportunity to consider.

Requirements of the position :

• Board certified or board eligible through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with special qualification in pediatric neurology
• Current FL license, or ability to obtain
• Strong communication skills with patient first mindset

This is an employed opportunity through AdventHealth Medical Group (