Pediatrics - Neurology Job at USF Morsani College of Medicine- Dept. of Pediatrics in Tampa, FL

The expanding Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine seeks an open-rank pediatric neurologists for full-time, clinical, non-tenure earning faculty position. The academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

We are looking for neurologists 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 two board-certified neurologists, two nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, and an administrative specialist. Currently, our pediatric neurology call coverage is 1 in every 4 weeks.

USF Pediatric Neurology has two dedicated epilepsy monitoring beds and 9 portable bedside EEGs at the Muma Children’s Hospital located within TGH. The Muma Children’s Hospital houses a level three Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – one of only two PICUs in Florida and one of only 13 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 and serving as an attending on a dedicated neurology inpatient service at TGH. Apart from fulfilling those, a successful candidate will also be expected to further the department’s mission by teaching the house staff, medical students, and residents. There will also be ample research opportunities should the provider choose to participate.

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ABOUT USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university located on Florida's spectacular west coast. The Morsani College of Medicine’s teaching, research, and training facilities occupy several sites in the Tampa Bay area. 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 12 public universities.

The USF Department of Pediatrics was established in 1972 and provides comprehensive child health services in the Tampa Bay area. Our department has over 100 MD/DOs and 10 PhDs in 17 divisions, and 131 voluntary clinical faculty.