Academic Pediatric Neurologist in Coastal NC

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional training opportunities

Discounts on local services and events

Job summary

A leading public university is seeking a clinical faculty member in neurology for a full-time role in Wilmington, NC. The position involves providing specialty care to children, developing clinical outreach, and engaging in teaching. Candidates must be board certified in Neurology, with the ability to interpret EEGs. This role offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a chance to work in a charming coastal city with a rich cultural scene.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be board certified/eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.
• Ability to interpret EEGs is required.

Responsibilities

• Join a team providing specialty care to children in Wilmington, NC.
• Develop clinical activities in outreach locations in Southeast NC.
• Engage with medical students and residents, with some research opportunities.

Skills

Board certification in Neurology

Ability to interpret EEGs

Education

Board certification in Child Neurology

Job description

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.

UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina School of Medicine is seeking a clinical faculty member to practice in our multi-specialty academic practice in Wilmington, NC. This team is part of an innovative partnership between UNC Health, UNC School of Medicine and Novant Health to provide specialty care to children from communities throughout southeastern and coastal NC. The Novant Health – New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NH- NHRMC ) facility is a full spectrum community-based, multispecialty practice and a children’s hospital that includes a 45 bed Level III NICU , Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and inpatient unit. Through the partnership between Novant Health and UNC Children’s, NH- NHRMC is the tertiary care referral hospital for children in Coastal and Southeastern NC.

This position would join two other pediatric neurologist based at the Wilmington regional campus and two excellent advanced practice providers. The candidate must be board certified / eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and additional training in either sleep medicine or epilepsy is preferred, but not required. Ability to interpret EEGs is required. The faculty member will also be expected to develop and perform clinical activities in surrounding outreach locations in Southeastern NC. There is an ongoing expansion of educational opportunities with medical students, other health profession students, and residents in Wilmington. Though not the primary focus of the center, research opportunities are also available. This is a full-time, open rank clinical faculty position, on the fixed term track with the option of part-time.

Salary will be based on experience and aligned to community-based specialist rates. The benefit package is extremely generous. Incentive compensation will support highly productive providers and meet other targets aligned with broad system goals.

Wilmington, NC is a charming, coastal city of ~125,000 people located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular destination because of its moderate, four-season climate, historic preservation district, annual cultural events, and numerous championship golf courses. The historic downtown offers a 1.75-mile River walk and the nearby Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure Beaches are all within half-hour drives from downtown Wilmington.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

The candidate must be board certified / eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. Ability to interpret EEGs is required

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Additional training in either sleep medicine or epilepsy is preferred, but not required

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Department Contact Name and Title Sonia Varghese, MD, UNC Children's Wilmington, Medical Director, Outpatient Pediatrics

Department Contact Telephone or Email

Department Contact Telephone or Email [e-mail]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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