Pediatric Neurologist (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to join its team at the National Research Hospital. This role requires a Doctor of Medicine degree and fellowship training in Child Neurology. Responsibilities include providing specialized care, leading team evaluations, and contributing to educational and research programs. The ideal candidate must obtain medical licensure in Nebraska and maintain board certification. Boys Town promotes equal employment opportunities and is committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain Board Certification in Neurology with special qualifications in child neurology.
• Medical licensure in the State of Nebraska is required.
• Post-fellowship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct subspecialty pediatric neurology care.
• Coordinate development of pediatric neurology services.
• Serve as a medical member of multidisciplinary evaluation teams.
• Conduct clinical and/or basic research projects.
• Participate in educational programs in medicine and allied health.
• Develop program objectives and staffing needs.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Professional ethics

Education

Doctor of Medicine degree

Residency and/or Fellowship Training in Pediatrics, Neurology and Child Neurology

Job description

Boys Town National Research Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist with fellowship training and/or substantial experience in the treatment of children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders to serve the needs of patients at BTNRH. This individual will work with our rapidly expanding Neurodevelopmental team to diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric patients suffering from specific neurologic and developmental disorders, mainly including Autism, Down's Syndrome, and developmental disorders related to neurogenetic conditions. This role may also include involvement in clinical research and translational research.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct subspecialty pediatric neurology care to hospital and clinic patients.
• Coordinates the development of pediatric neurology services at BTNRH.
• Serves as a medical member of multidisciplinary evaluation and remediation teams with special responsibilities for the care of children and adolescents with neurological disorders.
• Cooperates with other hospital staff members in the conduct of clinical and/or basic research projects.
• Participates in and/or conducts various educational programs developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital in undergraduate and graduate medicine, continuing education, nursing, allied health fields, and research projects.
• Participates in the development of program/project objectives, sub-objectives, and staffing needs for the medical program as may be required for sound management decision making.
• Undertakes special projects as directed by the Director of Boys Town National Research Hospital.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to serve effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, involving non-physicians, dealing with children and adolescents with multiple medical needs.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with hospital staff.
• Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, and staff, and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance patient care.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professional behavior and ethics.
• Ability to make assessments and problem solve.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records of all patient encounters.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited medical school.
• Accredited Residency and/or Fellowship Training in Pediatrics, Neurology and Child Neurology leading to eligibility for Board Certification in the subspecialty of Child Neurology.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Board Certification in Neurology with special qualifications in child neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Medical licensure in the State of Nebraska required.
• Post-fellowship experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to qualify for hospital staff privileges at Boys Town National Research Hospital and maintain those privileges.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.