Academic Pediatric Movement Disorders Neurologist

Ascension St Vincent; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 223,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) / Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, OR seeks a BC/BE Child Neurologist with fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in Pediatric Movement Disorders and Tone Management to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology as a regular full-time faculty member.

The role focuses on clinical evaluation, multidisciplinary tone management, and potential leadership of a pediatric DBS program, with opportunities to teach and collaborate on research

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent) and board certification or eligibility in Child Neurology.
• Fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in Pediatric Movement Disorders or related fields.
• Experience with botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal baclofen management, deep brain stimulation programs desirable but not required.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage children with movement disorders including dystonia, tremor, ataxia, and tic disorders.
• Provide comprehensive tone management for spasticity and dystonia in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, baclofen pump management, and DBS program involvement.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, genetics, developmental pediatrics, and therapy services.

Skills

Board certified or board eligible in

Fellowship training

Pediatric Movement Disorders

Oregon licensure eligibility

Education

MD or DO (or equivalent)

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) / Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, OR seeks a BC/BE Child Neurologist with fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in Pediatric Movement Disorders and Tone Management to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology as a regular full-time faculty member.

The role focuses on clinical evaluation, multidisciplinary tone management, and potential leadership of a pediatric DBS program, with opportunities to teach and collaborate on research