Pediatric Neurology Position - USF Health in Tampa, FL

The expanding Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is seeking pediatric neurologists for a full-time clinical faculty position. The academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

We are looking for a pediatric neurologist with strong clinical skills and a passion for pediatrics to join our team in diagnosing and treating patients ages 0‑21 who travel to USF Health for care from all over Florida. Our division currently includes three board‑certified neurologists, two nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, and an administrative specialist. The pediatric neurology call coverage is one in every four weeks.

USF Pediatric Neurology has two dedicated epilepsy monitoring beds and nine portable bedside EEGs at the Muma Children’s Hospital located within TGH. The Muma Children’s Hospital houses a Level‑III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – one of only two PICUs in Florida and one of only thirteen units nationwide awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence.

Collaboration is at the heart of USF Health. The partnership between the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) enables our clinical team to work with multiple residency and fellowship programs, including neurology, spinal cord injury medicine, sleep medicine, and many more. This opportunity is best suited for a motivated physician desiring a clinical practice in an academic setting.

Clinical responsibilities will include providing outpatient care to children and adolescents at ambulatory sites, serving as an attending on a dedicated neurology inpatient service at TGH, teaching house staff, medical students, and residents, and acting as a professor of pediatric neurology. The role also offers ample research opportunities for the provider who chooses to participate.

• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Completed Child Neurology residency
• Board‑eligible
• Must possess or be able to obtain an unrestricted Florida medical license before the start of employment

• Board‑certified
• Fellowship in clinical neurophysiology and/or epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular/EMG, stroke and/or behavioral neurology is a plus
• Experience in academic medicine

The University of South Florida is a high‑impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota‑Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's twelve public universities.

USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. USF was recently recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers.

As a record holder for the most consecutive days of sunshine, the Tampa Bay area offers a fantastic climate with an average temperature of 73 °F. It is a haven for outdoor activities, from canoeing on the Hillsborough River to enjoying world‑class beaches, golf courses, and water sports. The area has a thriving cultural and social scene with events like the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion, film festivals, and a variety of museums, along with professional sports teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rays, and Lightning.

It also boasts an exciting culinary scene and proximity to major theme parks and beautiful beaches. The area is home to top‑rated public and private schools, including those in the Hillsborough County School District, which consistently receive high marks for academics and extracurricular opportunities.

• Opportunity for sign‑on bonus
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance for employees and family
• Retirement plan options with employer contribution
• Employee and dependent tuition programs
• Generous PTO & sick leave
• Annual CME allowance