Pediatric Neurologist

Ascension St Vincent; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for multi-disciplinary clinics

Research opportunities

Supportive colleagues

High degree of autonomy

Academic rank aligned with Tufts School of Medicine

Job summary

Ascension St Vincent is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible Pediatric Neurologist to join its well-established Pediatric Neurology Division in Portland, Maine. The role includes diagnosing and treating a spectrum of pediatric neurological disorders, interpreting EEGs, and providing educational support to residents and medical students.

This position offers opportunities in multi-disciplinary clinics, research through the MaineHealth Institute, and a collaborative work environment with comprehensive resources and advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Maine medical license required or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Active and unrestricted DEA license required or ability to obtain prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients with neurological disorders.
• Interpret inpatient and outpatient EEGs.
• Teach residents and medical students.

Skills

Diagnosing and treating pediatric neurological disorders

Interpreting EEG for pediatric patients

Teaching residents and medical students

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Neurology

Fellowship training in neurology

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

MaineHealthNeurology is seeking a full‑time board certified/eligible Pediatric Neurologist to join our practice. Join a well‑established Pediatric Neurology Division of four pediatric neurologists and one APP within the Neurology Department consisting of 35+ sub‑specialty trained Adult and Pediatric Neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice Professionals supported by a robust clinical and administrative team.

This position is based at our facility on the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus with on‑site MRI and neurodiagnostic lab. Inpatient responsibilities are at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine and throughout the state via telehealth. The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, a 96‑bed hospital within Maine Medical Center, is the tertiary medical center for children serving the state of Maine and portions of New Hampshire. Medical staff represent all the pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties that provide comprehensive services for children, including a PICU, NICU, dedicated pediatric ED, and a 35‑bed inpatient unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients with a full spectrum of neonatal and pediatric neurological disorders.
• Interpret inpatient and outpatient EEG for neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current in the field of neurology and enhance skills and knowledge.
• Academic responsibilities include teaching Adult Neurology residents, general Pediatrics residents, Child Psychiatry fellows and medical students.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active and unrestricted Maine medical license (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Neurology.
• Fellowship training in neurology.
• Active and unrestricted DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to employment).

This Position Offers

• Opportunities to participate in multi‑disciplinary clinics for patients with neuromuscular disorders and cerebral palsy.
• Research opportunities through MaineHealth Institute for Research and committed time for research can be applied for through a dedicated academic pathway program.
• Supportive, collaborative colleagues; strong patient/provider relationships.
• Opportunity to work independently with high degree of autonomy.
• Academic rank and promotions are aligned with Tufts School of Medicine.
• Comprehensive resources and advanced technologies, including fully integrated Epic EMR.