Assistant or Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology (Neuromuscular Medicine)

Description

NYU Langone Health - Department of Neurology/Pediatrics

Sites: Faculty Group Practice (FGP) & Center for Children, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital

FTE: Full-Time

NYU Langone Health seeks a fellowship-trained pediatric neuromuscular specialist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level for a split-site clinical role.

The position combines outpatient neuromuscular care across two sites (approximately two days/week at each) with participation in multidisciplinary programs. The candidate will manage children with conditions such as SMA, DMD, and neuropathies, with opportunities to incorporate general child neurology or spasticity care during practice development.

Clinical responsibilities include 7-8 sessions per week with protected administrative time. The physician will participate in established Muscular Dystrophy Association clinics (three half-days/month) and a monthly pediatric brachial plexus clinic, with opportunities to expand regional interdisciplinary care. The role includes collaboration within a highly integrated care model supported by social work, orthotics, nursing, and PM&R.

Procedural responsibilities include EMG/NCS (dedicated sessions approximately monthly) and botulinum toxin injections for spasticity.

There is strong departmental interest in developing a pediatric gene therapy program; candidates with relevant expertise or interest are encouraged.

Academic responsibilities include teaching residents, fellows, and medical students, with opportunities for mentorship in neuromuscular diagnostics.

The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual salary may not fall within the listed salary range; consideration will be made for experience, training, hospital/community need, and other factors: $270,000 to $300,000.

NYU Langone Health Neurology and Neurosurgery are ranked first by U.S. News Best Hospitals in 2025-2026.

Qualifications

MD/DO; board certified/eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology; fellowship training in Neuromuscular Medicine or Clinical Neurophysiology; NYS license (or eligibility). Experience in EMG/NCS and Botox preferred.

Application Instructions

Please apply through the Interfolio system as well as forwarding your CV to: Kaleb Yohay, MD; Director, Divison of Child Neurology (View email address on click.appcast.io)