Section Head, Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric Search Partners; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist to lead their expanding practice. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of pediatric neurology at a top-ranked children's hospital, focusing on patient care, team management, and quality improvement. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of specialists and contribute to teaching future healthcare professionals. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this position promises a rewarding career in a vibrant city known for its rich culture and community spirit.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and managerial experience in pediatric neurology.
• Fellowship-trained in clinical neurophysiology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the pediatric neurology practice.
• Manage patient satisfaction, physician recruiting, and budgetary performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Managerial Experience

Clinical Neurophysiology

Pediatric Neurology

Patient Satisfaction

Education

Board Certification in Pediatric Neurology

Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology

Job description

We’re seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Neurologist to lead and grow the expanding practice as Section Head, Pediatric Neurology at Ochsner Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, the #1 ranked children’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report. Fellowship-trained specialists in clinical neurophysiology and/or those who have special interests in neuromuscular disorders and headache are welcomed.

Ochsner Children’s Hospital is excited to announce their expansion with the building of a new separate, comprehensive and dedicated children’s hospital on the Ochsner main campus expected to open in 2027.

The successful candidate will possess proven leadership, team-building, and managerial experience. Areas of administrative responsibility include patient satisfaction goals, physician recruiting, budgetary performance, productivity, quality, and medical staff management.

The Section of Pediatric Neurology at Ochsner Hospital for Children includes neurologists with subspecialty expertise in stroke, neurointensive care, movement disorders, epilepsy, pain management, neuroimmunology, neuromuscular disorders, and neuroimaging. The team currently cares for patients in an expanding 54-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 14-bed PICU, a 12-bed pediatric CV-ICU, and a 44-bed pediatric acute unit, with a dedicated pediatric emergency room, and full-time, region-wide, in-house pediatric and neonatal transport teams.

In addition to patient care, faculty are involved in teaching residents in the Ochsner Surgery and Pediatrics Residency program as well as medical students from the University of Queensland. Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana also recently announced an agreement to establish a joint College of Medicine.

About Ochsner Children’s Hospital

Ranked #1 in Louisiana for the fourth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report and as a top 50 children’s hospital for the eighth year in a row, Ochsner Children’s Hospital was also recognized as a national leader in the 2024-25 rankings in three specialties: Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Pediatric Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, and Pediatric Orthopedics. Ochsner Children’s Hospital continues to be a top destination for pediatric care in the Gulf South region through an unwavering commitment to always putting patients first.

One of the most comprehensive pediatric programs between Houston and Atlanta, Ochsner Children’s Hospital offers a full range of pediatric care from primary to quaternary care, with services offered in all subspecialties, including Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Advanced GI and Hepatology, Advanced Orthopedic Surgery, Hematology-Oncology, Cleft Palate/Cranio-Facial Surgery, as well as heart, liver and bone marrow transplant. The hospital’s comprehensive pediatrics program, which includes primary care pediatricians and pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists, represents more than 230 physicians. The group is the region’s leading integrated provider of multispecialty care for newborns, infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

Opened in 1942, Ochsner Children’s flagship facility is located in New Orleans and includes 28 primary care locations (with more coming) and 30 subspecialty locations across Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

About New Orleans

One of the most exciting and historical U.S. cities, New Orleans is both cosmopolitan and laid-back—full of world-class music, dining, shopping, attractions, and Southern charm. Professional football and basketball, gorgeous parks, year-round festivals, prestigious academic centers and universities, and hospitality await you. It’s no wonder Travel & Leisure ranked New Orleans #3 in the Best Cities in the United States in their annual “World’s Best Awards” survey in 2023!

If you’re craving the beach, the Gulf shores of Alabama are about two and a half hours away by car; and the white sands of Destin and Seaside, Florida, are just more than four hours away. It’s easy to understand why residents take great pride in calling New Orleans their home. You’ll fall in love the minute you set foot here, both personally and professionally.

For complete details and confidential consideration, please contact Glenda Church Smith, Principal, Pediatric Search Firm.

A boutique search firm, consisting of seasoned physician recruiters and healthcare executives.

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