UNIV - Epilepsy Neurologist - Pediatrics: Neurology

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist to join the Department of Pediatrics in Charleston, SC. The role supports a Level IV epilepsy program and a comprehensive neurophysiology lab with EEG/EMG services.

Applicants must be ABPN eligible or certified in Child Neurology and eligible for SC medical licensure. A faculty appointment and full-time schedule are anticipated.

Qualifications

• ABPN board eligible or certified in Child Neurology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina.
• Academic faculty appointment in a pediatric neurology division.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary epilepsy center activities.
• Teach and supervise medical students and residents.

Skills

ABPN Certification/qualification

Child Neurology specialty

SC medical licensure

Education

MD or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001027 COM PEDS Neurology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Candidates must be eligible or certified by the ABPN with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina.

The current Division of Pediatric Neurology provides the full range of both inpatient and outpatient clinical services at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. MUSC's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is designated a Level IV epilepsy center, the highest designation offered by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. The center offers multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment services to patients from infancy to young adulthood through the MUSC Children's Hospital. Adult patients are provided care at MUSC Hospital. MUSC’s Neurophysiology Lab has a complete combination of accredited labs in EEG, EMG, Intraoperative Monitoring, and Intracranial and Extracranial Vascular Imaging, in conjunction with a Level IV Epilepsy Center. Specialty services such as speech language pathology and neuropsychology are available, as well as diagnostic services such as inpatient and outpatient video EEG monitoring. MUSC is the premier quaternary care medical center and academic teaching hospital in South Carolina, located in the beautiful and richly historic city of Charleston- a city known for its unique blend of coastal and cosmopolitan charm. MUSC and the Department of Pediatrics both have an impressive record of recent growth and expanding multidisciplinary services, and the newly opened Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is truly exceptional, offering a myriad of highly specialized services. The Charleston community is very family-friendly with excellent neighborhoods and schools, access to numerous cultural and outdoor activities to include beaches and national parks, and easy transportation.

MUSC Minimum:

M.D. or Equivalent

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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