Pediatric Neurologist

Position Details

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Neurology

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category:
Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir

Posting #: 943986

Employee Type:
Full-Time

Posting

Note:

Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children’s is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Pediatric Neurologist to join our team. Phoenix Children’s is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, exceptional patient care, education and academic excellence, and cutting‑edge research. It is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the United States. BNI at Phoenix Children’s is a center of excellence comprising 5 divisions including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Developmental Pediatrics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

It is constantly ranked in the U.S. News & World Report of Best Children’s Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Our mission at BNI is to improve the health and quality of life for children and adolescents with neurological, behavioral, and mental health diseases and disorders. The Pediatric Neurologist will diagnose and treat neurological conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. The ideal candidate will have specialized training in pediatric neurology and a passion for providing exceptional care to pediatric patients and their families.

• Diagnosis and Treatment – Conduct thorough evaluations to diagnose and treat neurological disorders in pediatric patients, including but not limited to epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, genetic disorders, and neuromuscular diseases.
• Patient Care – Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to pediatric patients, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Medication Management – Prescribe and manage medications to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life for pediatric patients with neurological disorders. Monitor medication efficacy and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Patient Education – Educate patients and their families about neurological conditions, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms. Empower families to actively participate in their child’s care and make informed decisions about treatment.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Collaborate with other pediatric specialists, including pediatricians, pediatric neurosurgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech‑language pathologists, to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients with complex neurological conditions.
• Teaching and Supervision – Provide education and mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatric neurology. Supervise and train junior medical staff members to ensure the delivery of high‑quality care.

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in pediatric neurology.
• Completion of an accredited pediatric neurology residency program.
• Arizona State Medical license.
• Excellent clinical skills and diagnostic acumen in pediatric neurology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care to pediatric patients and their families.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Fellowship training in a subspecialty of pediatric neurology (e.g., epilepsy, neuromuscular, neurocritical care, neuroimmunology).
• Experience with advanced diagnostic techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG) and genetic testing.
• Track record of scholarly achievements including publications in peer‑reviewed journals and presentations at national conferences.
• Experience in medical education and teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.

• Patient Care Services
  • Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to: direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis, subspecialty consultations and follow‑up, diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures, and urgent/emergent care as necessary.
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