Pediatric Neurologist

Children with seizures, developmental regression, headache, and neuromuscular disease need a physician who can turn uncertainty into a clear plan. In this role you will own diagnosis, treatment, and follow-through for complex pediatric brain and nerve conditions, and you will be the clinician families trust when the next decision matters. Success is measured in faster answers, safer care, and children who stay in school, therapy, and daily life.

Performance Objectives

• Evaluate and manage a full pediatric neurology panel—epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, neurodevelopmental concerns, and acute neurologic presentations—with timely, evidence-based plans.
• Shorten time from referral to a working diagnosis by completing targeted histories, exams, and test strategies, and by closing the loop on results with families and referring clinicians.
• Interpret and act on EEG and related neurodiagnostic findings, adjusting therapy to reduce seizures, adverse effects, and avoidable emergency visits.
• Lead multidisciplinary plans with pediatrics, genetics, rehabilitation, neurosurgery, and behavioral health so each child has one coherent course of care.
• Counsel caregivers in plain language on prognosis, medications, rescue plans, and school or therapy needs, and document decisions that other clinicians can execute.
• Improve service quality by reviewing outcomes, near misses, and protocol gaps, and by standardizing pathways for common high-risk conditions.
• Contribute to coverage, teaching, and peer consultation so the service remains safe when you are not the physician in the room.

Environment & Resources

You will practice in a pediatric neurology service with outpatient clinics and inpatient consultation, supported by nursing, medical assistants, EEG technologists, and care coordination. Diagnostic access includes EEG and standard imaging pathways; therapy decisions are made with pharmacy and subspecialty partners. You report to the neurology medical leader and work alongside pediatricians and allied specialists. Administrative support handles scheduling, prior authorization, and referral intake so clinical time stays with patients.

Essential Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with board certification or eligibility in neurology with special qualification in child neurology.
• Active or obtainable state medical license and DEA registration, and eligibility for hospital privileges.
• Demonstrated competence in pediatric neurologic examination, epilepsy management, and EEG interpretation sufficient for independent practice.
• Experience building care plans with families and with referring pediatricians, including clear written communication.
• Ability to manage both scheduled clinics and urgent neurologic questions without losing follow-up on pending results.
• Commitment to evidence-based prescribing and to recognizing when a child needs genetics, neurosurgery, or intensive care.

Role Selling Points

• A practice built around outcomes—diagnosis, seizure control, and family understanding—not volume alone.
• A team that includes neurodiagnostics and care coordination, so complex cases are not carried solo.
• Real clinical authority: you set the neurologic plan and shape how the service improves.
• A mix of longitudinal clinic relationships and acute problem-solving.
• A placement process focused on fit, schedule, and long-term success, not a one-time introduction.

Call to Action

If you want your next chapter measured by children who get clearer answers and safer treatment, apply with your CV and a short note on the neurologic problems you most want to own.