Division Chief, Pediatric Neurology

AMN Healthcare; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 325,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare's partner MUSC in Charleston seeks an accomplished academic pediatric neurologist to serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology. Lead growth, recruit faculty, and advance research and education in a premier children's hospital.

The successful candidate will guide strategic expansion to 13 pediatric neurology faculty positions, develop epilepsy and neurocritical programs, and build a Pediatric Neuroscience Institute with statewide reach.

Qualifications

• Board-certified pediatric neurologist (implied by academic leadership role)
• Strong track record in pediatric neurology research and education
• Experience leading clinical divisions and academic programs

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Pediatric Neurology at MUSC and its academic mission
• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan including recruitment of faculty
• Advance research, education, and residency training in pediatric neuroscience
• Expand statewide outreach and tele-neurology initiatives
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to position MUSC as a premier destination for pediatric neuroscience

Skills

Academic leadership

Pediatric neurology

Strategic planning

Recruitment

Job description

Ben Moulton

Job Description & Requirements

Division Chief, Pediatric Neurology

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $325000.00 - $350000.00

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks an accomplished academic pediatric neurologist to serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology. This is a rare opportunity to build rather than maintain. The next Chief will lead a strategic reinvestment in pediatric neuroscience, supported by approved growth to 13 pediatric neurologist faculty positions, six advanced practice provider positions, statewide outreach initiatives, tele-neurology expansion, and a long-term vision for a multidisciplinary Pediatric Neuroscience Institute. The successful candidate will partner closely with system, hospital, and departmental leadership to recruit exceptional faculty, advance research and education, expand access to care, and position MUSC as a premier destination for pediatric neuroscience throughout South Carolina and the Southeast.

Opportunity Highlights

• Lead the Division of Pediatric Neurology at South Carolina's only comprehensive academic children's hospital.
• Build and execute a bold vision for pediatric neuroscience across the state.
• Guide strategic expansion to 13 pediatric neurologist faculty positions.
• Recruit and mentor the next generation of academic pediatric neurologists.
• Develop priority programs in epilepsy, neurocritical care, movement disorders, neuromuscular medicine, and other subspecialty areas.
• Strengthen research, innovation, scholarship, and residency education.
• Help design and lead a future Pediatric Neuroscience Institute.
• Expand statewide access through outreach clinics and tele-neurology initiatives.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized multidisciplinary neuroscience partners.
• Enjoy strong executive support and significant institutional investment in growth.

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston offers a unique combination of academic opportunity, coastal living, historic charm, and cultural vibrancy. Residents enjoy easy access to beaches and waterways, nationally recognized dining, thriving arts and entertainment, and a growing economy supported by healthcare, education, technology, and life sciences. Charleston is consistently recognized among the nation's most desirable communities for quality of life and family living. (Niche, 2026: AreaVibes, 2026: ; U.S. News & World Report, 2026:

• Ranked among the top cities in America for raising a family and quality of life by Niche (2026).
• Exceptional livability score and strong amenities according to AreaVibes (2026).
• Coastal lifestyle with historic neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, boating, beaches, and year-round activities.

Contact

Ben Moulton

AMN Healthcare

404-809-1897

[e-mail]

Facility Location

This beautifully preserved antebellum city combines easy Southern living with the character of days-gone-by charm. With its narrow pastel-colored houses, cobblestone streets, leafy patios and historic estates, Charleston offers an abundance of visual and sensory pleasures, and a variety of activities that reflect its long and significant past.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.