Pediatric Epileptologist

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

Malpractice coverage under sovereignim

Job summary

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (JDCH) is seeking a pediatric epileptologist with expertise in epilepsy surgery to join a comprehensive team of seven child neurologists in the Division of Pediatric Neurology. The position is full-time within the Memorial Physician Group, offering a robust benefits package and a sign-on bonus.

The incoming physician will participate in presurgical evaluations, multidisciplinary planning, and interpretation of EEGs across inpatient and ambulatory settings,

Qualifications

• BE/BC in neurology with special qualification in pediatric neurology and BE/BC in epilepsy.
• Training in presurgical evaluations and surgical planning within a multidisciplinary epilepsy team.
• Experience evaluating and treating complex pediatric neurology patients, including EEG interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat complex pediatric neurology patients within a comprehensive epilepsy program.
• Evaluate patients in the epilepsy monitoring unit, including intracranial recordings.
• Interpret and report EEGs from short/long-term inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and critical care settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary epilepsy management team and neurosurgery.

Skills

Pediatric neurology

Epilepsy specialization

Presurgical evaluation

Education

BE/BC in Neurology with special qualification in pediatric neurology

BE/BC in Epilepsy

Job description

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (JDCH) is seeking a pediatric epileptologist with expertise in epilepsy surgery to join a comprehensive team of seven child neurologists in the Division of Pediatric Neurology. A full range of pediatric neurology services are offered within the JDCH Neuroscience Center. The neuroscience team is multidisciplinary and includes child neurologists with expertise in multiple sub-specialties, pediatric neurosurgeons, and a pediatric neuropsychologist. Candidates should be BE/BC in neurology with special qualification in pediatric neurology and BE/BC in epilepsy. A qualified candidate will have training in presurgical evaluations and surgical planning within a multidisciplinary epilepsy management team. Clinical duties will include evaluating and treating complex patients; evaluating and treating patients in the epilepsy monitoring unit, including those with intracranial recordings; interpreting and reporting EEGs, including short and long-term inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory EEG recordings, as well as EEGs in critically ill patients. Research initiatives will be fully and actively supported through the Office of Human Research, though this is not a requirement of the position. The incoming physician will have the support of a full complement of pediatric specialists and services.

This is a full-time employed position with the multi-specialty Memorial Physician Group. The position offers competitive benefits and a compensation package that is commensurate with training and experience. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Professional malpractice and medical liability are covered under sovereign immunity.

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