Pediatric Epilepsy and Neurology Faculty Opportunities at RI Children's Hospital

A well-known academic children’s hospital is excited to welcome additional pediatric neurology faculty. Epilepsy subspecialists with surgical experience and those interested in general child neurology cases will be well-supported, though all subspecialists are encouraged to apply. An Epileptologist with interest in neonatal neurocritical care would be an especially great fit for the program.

Children’s Hospital Highlights:
• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
• Affiliated with a 719-bed acute care facility
• 87-bed facility, and attached 80-bed facility with region’s largest NICU
• 16-bed Pediatric ICU with the state’s only 24/7 pediatric critical care team
• ACGME pediatric residency and fellowship programs

Opportunity Highlights:
• Join an established division of 9 pediatric neurologists (4 dedicated Epileptologists)
• Available EEG and Epilepsy volume, building to ~70% Epilepsy practice
• 3-bed EMU, active Epilepsy surgery program, and on-site/remote EEG reading capabilities
• Neonatal NCC interests supported; collaborate with current neonatal neurologist
• General child neurology volume available, with support for subspecialized interests
• Two nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and nutritionists on site
• Shared space with developmental pediatrics and genetics
• General Neurology Call is 1:9 weekly, no clinic time is scheduled when on call and inpatient consult service supported by pediatric and neurology residents
• Collegial team seeking highly professional, collaborative team players
• Basic science, translational, and clinical research interests welcome and well-supported
• Teaching opportunities with pediatric and neurology residents and fellows
• Faculty appointment
• Competitive compensation package
• H-1B and J-1 visa support available

About the location:
This Rhode Island community combines the accessibility and friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city. With a thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, outstanding hotels, a renowned restaurant scene, and so many things to do, this community is the perfect place to visit. The area has been recognized by national arts organizations and was recently the recipient of two awards from the National Endowment for the Arts. It has numerous public and private K-12 schooling options for physicians with families. The city was also in the top 100 places to live by U.S. News and World Reports.

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