UMMG Staff Physician, Per Diem - Neurology, Pediatric

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology at the University of Miami seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Per-Diem Staff Physician to provide expert interpretation of inpatient and outpatient EEGs, including routine, continuous, and neonatal EEG studies for newborns to children under age 2. You will collaborate with pediatric specialists and document findings in the EMR.

This role emphasizes independent work, adherence to HIPAA, and high-quality neurodiagnostic care across hospital and outpatient

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.
• Fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology or Epilepsy preferred.
• Valid medical license to practice in State of Florida.
• Experience interpreting pediatric and neonatal EEGs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret routine, ambulatory, and continuous inpatient EEGs (vEEGs) for pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Provide timely and accurate EEG reports in compliance with institutional and clinical standards.
• Collaborate with pediatric neurologists, neonatologists, and other clinical team members to support diagnostic and treatment decisions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and clinical meetings, as needed.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Comply with all hospital policies, including HIPAA and patient confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Pediatric EEG interpretation

Neonatal EEG interpretation

Independent work

EMR documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

MD or DO

Board-certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology or Epilepsy (preferred)

Florida medical license

Job description

The Department of Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Per-Diem Staff Physician to provide expert interpretation of inpatient and outpatient EEGs, including routine, continuous, and neonatal EEG studies. This role supports the Pediatric Neurology division and plays a critical role in delivering high-quality neurodiagnostic care across hospital and outpatient settings. The primary patient population will include newborns to children under 2 years of age, requiring specialized expertise in pediatric and neonatal EEG interpretation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret routine, ambulatory, and continuous inpatient EEGs (vEEGs) for pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Provide timely and accurate EEG reports in compliance with institutional and clinical standards.
• Collaborate with pediatric neurologists, neonatologists, and other clinical team members to support diagnostic and treatment decisions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and clinical meetings, as needed.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
• Comply with all hospital policies, including HIPAA and patient confidentiality guidelines.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.
• Fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology or Epilepsy preferred.
• Valid medical license to practice in State of Florida.
• Experience in interpreting pediatric and neonatal EEGs strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of clinical accuracy.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Per-Diem position with flexible scheduling based on departmental needs.
• Compensation commensurate with institutional per-diem rates.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:Part timeEmployee Type:Temporary-IntermittentPay Grade:140