What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy - Growing Children's Hospital position at Child Neurology Society?
We’re growing and seeking BC / BE Pediatric Neurologists as well as those fellowship-trained in Epilepsy / Clinical Neurophysiology to join the collegial, rapidly growing team at CHRISTUS Children’s , the first and only freestanding, academic, not-for-profit children’s hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The thriving division is seeking general pediatric neurologists, epileptologists to meet the needs of a burgeoning pediatric population. Ideal candidates are reliable, hard-working team players who will participate in educational and research programs and help represent the division in the community and nationally.
The Division consists of five board-certified pediatric neurologists (including two epileptologists), three developmental behavioral / neurodevelopmental pediatricians and two full-time PNP (one for Epilepsy), with active programs in epilepsy (4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit), neurodevelopmental, sleep, neuromuscular disorders and a pediatric rehabilitation / PM&R inpatient unit. Primary responsibilities include outpatient clinics and shared inpatient rotations with call, trainee education and clinical research (which is optional). The Voelcker Clinical Research Center provides support for faculty involved with research.
Qualified applicants must have an MD, DO or MD / PhD degree, be BE / BC in Pediatric Neurology and have or will obtain a Texas medical license. Academic rank and appointment will be determined by the candidate’s credentials and experience.
These positions are employed by Baylor College of Medicine and offer a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package including medical / dental / vision, 401(a) Retirement Plan, 403(b) Tax-Deferred Investment Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), adoption assistance, Long Term Disability (LTD), financial counseling, tuition benefit and life insurance.
About CHRISTUS Children’s / Baylor College of Medicine
Located in the nation’s seventh largest city and the second largest city in Texas, San Antonio offers a pediatric population expected to grow an additional 30 percent over the next 20 years, offering an exceptional professional opportunity.
CHRISTUS Children’s serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community and is a world-class children’s hospital – both inside and out. In February 2013, The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio finalized an agreement with Baylor College of Medicine, ranked as a Tier 1 Medical School for Research by U.S. News & World Report in 2024. Baylor College of Medicine recruits, employs and oversees physicians.
About San Antonio
The Alamo City is one of Texas’ most historic and charming metropolitan areas, blending Old West history, Spanish heritage, and all the energy of a big city yet with the warm, welcoming feel of a small town. As the nation’s seventh largest city, residents are drawn to San Antonio by its housing prices, which remain comparatively lower than other large Texas and U.S. cities, along with its annual average of more than 300 days of sunny weather and mild winters, rich diversity, excellent public and private schools, abundance of green space, professional sports, top-notch restaurants, two major amusement parks, shopping, nightlife and entertainment, and a strong regional economy with varied professional opportunities for spouses, plus easy access to a major airport.
For more information about these opportunities, please submit your CV and cover letter to Glenda Church Smith, Principal, Pediatric Search Partners, at glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com , or call directly (877) 440-3832, or text to (214) 850-3094.
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