University of Florida Pediatric Neurologist - Clinical Ast or Aso Professor

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare institution is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to join its faculty. The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical neurology and pediatrics, engaging in direct patient care, education, and innovative research initiatives. This role offers a collaborative environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and specialization in various pediatric subspecialties.

Qualifications

• M.D. or equivalent required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Florida in Pediatrics.
• Board certified/eligible in Pediatrics or appropriate subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in Pediatric Neurology.
• Engage in research and educational program development.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Clinical Neurology

Pediatric Care

Research Skills

Education

M.D. or equivalent

Board Certified in Pediatrics or appropriate subspecialty

Job description

The University of Florida’s Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to pursue a non-tenure career within the Division of Pediatric Neurology as a Clinical Assistant or AssociateProfessor.

The Division is comprised of 7 faculty members with a wide variety of subspecialty interests including epilepsy, neuromuscular, critical care, neonatal, and autonomic disorders. The Division of Pediatric Neurology maintains a vigorous clinical service, thriving residency program, and diverse research opportunities. The Division anticipates growth in surgical epilepsy, neonatology, and critical care, and has robust programs in movements disorders, one of the region’s only autonomic labs, myriad community outreach opportunities, and strong research support. The Division offers extremely broad clinical exposure with opportunities to tailor clinical and research interests as well as scholarship and educational program development. Excellence in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows is particularly valued.

UF Health-Pediatrics

UF Health, the University of Florida’s academic health center, is the country’s only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprise focus on building collaborative specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. The UF College of Medicine, the largest college within UF’s academic health center, is currently the highest-ranked medical school in Florida. UF Health Shands, UF Health’s private, not-for-profit hospital system, includes seven hospitals, a state-designatedLevel I trauma center, a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a regional burn center, and an emergency air and ground transport program.

The Department of Pediatrics clinical services are delivered at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, which was named the #1 Children’s Hospital in Florida in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Nationally ranked in five pediatric specialties, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital provides the full spectrum of pediatric specialty services and is in the Top 5children’s hospital in the Southeast US. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital provides care for the children of Florida and is a major destination center for pediatric patients, both nationally and internationally, who require specialized attention for complex medical problems.

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital represents the only quaternary-care academic pediatric center in North Florida. The children’s hospital has 208 beds, including fully-equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is part of the Children's Miracle Network's alliance of premier hospitals for children.

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to fostering innovation and advancing discovery in the biomedical and psychosocial aspects of child health and human development, educating and training pediatric scientists, and directly translating basic scientific discoveries into new patient-oriented therapies. In the most recent fiscal year, the department was home to over $30.5M in sponsored research.

UF Health faculty work in multidisciplinary teams with researchers in the five other Health Science Center colleges, as well as those from across the University. The focus of team efforts is often grown out of the Centers and Institutes, including the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute, the UF Genetics Institute, the Powell Gene Therapy Center, and the UF Health Cancer Center.

Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida in Pediatrics, and be board certified/ board eligible in Pediatrics or the appropriate subspecialty.