Pediatric Neurologist - Clinical Ast / Aso / ProfessorJob no: 534940
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Medicine/Physicians
Department:29091800 - MD-PEDS-NEUROLOGY
Classification Title:
Pediatric Neurologist - Clinical Ast / Aso / Professor
Job Description:
The University of Florida Health (UF Health) Pediatric Neurology division is seeking a board-certified/
board-eligible
Pediatric Neurologist with specialized training and expertise in movement disorders. This faculty position offers an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education in pediatric movement disorders.
This is a non-tenure accruing position. Rank will be assigned based on qualifications and experience.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide comprehensive clinical care to pediatric patients with movement disorders, including dystonia, chorea, ataxia, tremors, tics, and other hyperkinetic or hypokinetic disorders.
- Develop and lead specialized movement disorder clinics and programs, including those involving deep brain stimulation (DBS), botulinum toxin injections, and other advanced therapies.
- Collaborate with neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, genetics, and other specialties to provide multidisciplinary care.
- Engage in clinical research, including investigator-initiated and collaborative studies in movement disorders.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows within the Department of Pediatrics and Neurology.
- Contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and community outreach efforts.
- Maintain an active role in professional organizations related to movement disorders and pediatric neurology.
UF Health-PediatricsWe Offer Exceptional Benefits- Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous Retirement Options to Secure Your Future
- Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package (including 11 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick, and vacation leave)
- Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience
Minimum Requirements:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Neurology.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Florida.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Movement Disorders preferred.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, research, and teaching.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to patient-centered care.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Search Committee will begin to review applications immediately and will accept applications until the position is filled.
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references, or three letters of reference.
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/ (http://naces.org/) .
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 28 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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