Medical Director, Pediatric Movement Disorders Program

Child Neurology Society; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Director for their Pediatric Movement Disorders Program. This role involves leading a dynamic team to enhance clinical services, education, and research in pediatric neurology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in movement disorders and a passion for fostering excellence in clinical care and education. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for academic appointment at a prestigious medical school, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of pediatric neurology.

Qualifications

• Board certification in neurology with special qualifications in child neurology.
• Fellowship training in movement disorders or >10 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Pediatric Movement Disorders Program.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary clinics for movement disorders and related conditions.

Skills

Board certification in neurology

Fellowship training in movement disorders

Clinical research experience

Leadership in clinical settings

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Fellowship in Child Neurology

Job description

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital (JHACH) in St. Petersburg, Florida is recruiting a Medical Director of the Pediatric Movement Disorders Program. This individual will be responsible for the comprehensive operations of the Program to support the mission of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital including education, clinical services, research, outreach, other scholarly activities, and advocacy. The Medical Director will lead the program in conjunction with a team of physicians, APPs, nurses, MAs, as well as other support staff.

Reporting to the Chief of Neurology, the Medical Director of the Pediatric Movement Disorders Program will be expected to foster an atmosphere conducive to excellence in faculty, APPs, nursing, MAs and support staff development; clinical care; education of support staff, physicians, nursing, residents and fellows; and foster clinical research. This individual is also responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary Movement Disorders, DBS (surgical movement disorder clinic), Cerebral Palsy, Tourette Syndrome and follow up clinics.

Requirements include board certification in neurology with special qualifications in child neurology and fellowship training in movement disorders, or special interest in movement disorders (for non-fellowship trained demonstrable >10 years’ experience specifically in diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders).

JHACH is a 259-bed teaching hospital, ranked as a U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital (2024-2025) in 6 pediatric specialties including neurology and neurosurgery. We are also ranked as the #1 Children’s Hospital in Florida. JHACH is the only US hospital outside the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. location that is part of the Johns Hopkins Medicine system.

The Neurology department presently consists of 10 physician members with expertise in epilepsy, neuromuscular, headache, neurocutaneous, neuro-oncology, and hospital care. As members of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, our Child Neurology teams draw upon the expertise of specialists in neurosurgery, neuroimaging, neuro-oncology, neuropsychology and neuropathology. Members of the faculty participate in the education of adult neurology, and pediatrics residents and fellows. The Johns Hopkins All Children’s Child Neurology Residency Program is an innovative five-year, ACGME-accredited program, designed to train the next generation of pediatric neurologists.

Salary is highly market competitive. Qualified candidates are eligible for an academic appointment at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (academic rank is open and commensurate with experience). An interest in research would be strongly supported.

Tampa-St. Petersburg is centrally located to many of Florida's top attractions, just minutes from the beautiful Gulf beaches, 90 miles from Orlando and 4 hours from Miami. To confidentially learn details, please contact:

Joseph Bogan
Providence Healthcare Group
682-343-4700 (direct office phone)
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