Pediatric Neurology

Job Description & Requirements

Position: Pediatric Neurologist
Location: Springfield, IL
Start Date: ASAP
Available

Shifts:

Autonomy to tailor practice as desired
Salary: $250,000 - $310,000 per year

Be a part of a highly integrated and subspecialized pediatric neurology team, where you’ll play a vital role in providing compassionate and comprehensive care to a diverse pediatric patient population. The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIU) Department of Pediatrics seeks a pediatric neurologist to join its well‑established and thriving practice. This position offers opportunities to mentor residents and students, engage in scientific collaboration, and assume leadership roles with potential publications.

• Thrive in a smaller, close‑knit community where your contributions make a significant difference.
• Enjoy appreciation from patients while teaching and encountering a diverse range of diseases and complexities.
• Experience the advantages of a small program over a massive institution; you’re an integral part of a family‑like team.
• Engage with the community and partner with local elementary schools; as a mentor, you’ll have opportunities to make a positive impact beyond medical care.
• Autonomy and flexibility: you can navigate your career path with ease, free from a top‑down hierarchy.
• Instant eligibility for leadership roles without the need for scholarly research.
• Work with outstanding pediatric hospitalists and PICU teams that foster collaboration and partnership in providing comprehensive care.

• Provide comprehensive neurological care to pediatric patients.
• Mentor residents and medical students.
• Collaborate with hospitalist and PICU teams.
• Engage in scientific collaboration and potential publications.
• Participate in leadership activities within the department.