Pediatric Neurologist, AdventHealth for Children

Overview

The Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is looking for a dynamic and energetic general pediatric neurologists to join a fast-growing multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience program to help further develop general and subspecialty neuroscience programs.

Currently, the pediatric neuroscience center at AdventHealth for Children has a level IV comprehensive epilepsy center, sleep center, multidisciplinary neurofibromatosis clinic, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex clinic, congenital neurosurgery clinic, and craniofacial clinic supported by a strong group of neuroradiologists and neuropsychologists. Our pediatric neurology program has a dedicated 8 bed epilepsy monitoring unit, as well as 5 dedicated outpatient EEG rooms, in addition to ambulatory EEGs. Diagnostic facility includes a state-of-art 3T MRIs, PET, SPECT, and MEG center.

Responsibilities of the new physician will include our comprehensive general neurology service in both inpatient and outpatient settings. There is a substantial opportunity to build subspecialty programs including, but not limited to (neuromuscular, neonatal, immunology, stroke, neurocutaneous syndrome, movement disorder, and spasticity).

Working with an expanding and committed children’s hospital, an established and successful Level IV Peds Epilepsy program with a strong referral base, a dedicated inpatient unit, a strong employed physician multi-specialty group, a family-centered practice atmosphere, the ability to build and shape a program, and a competitive benefits / compensation package are just a few of the many reasons why this is an excellent career opportunity to consider.

Requirements of the position:

• Board certified or board eligible through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with special qualification in pediatric neurology
• Current FL license, or ability to obtain
• Strong communication skills with patient first mindset

Practice Description

This is an employment opportunity that includes the benefits of second call coverage and competitive compensation. Other benefits include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, paid leave days, CME days and allowance, 403b retirement plan, health insurance for physician and family, and relocation allowance. This practice is a part of AdventHealth Medical Group (AHMG). AHMG is a sister organization of AdventHealth which employs 900+ physicians in 60+ specialties. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

Hospital Description

The Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 30 peds ICU beds with a dedicated peds CICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system. We started our comprehensive pediatric open-heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes. We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, the region’s only BMT and solid organ transplants including kidney and liver, and we increased Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017.

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