Child Neurologist, Children's of Alabama

Position: General Child Neurologist
Specialty: Neurology - Pediatric, Pediatrics - Neurology
Location: Birmingham, AL

Position Specifics
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine is actively recruiting a general child neurologist to join the rapidly expanding Division of Child Neurology. The incoming child neurologist will treat patients at the new, state-of-the-art Children's of Alabama, which is now the 3rd largest children's hospital in the country due to the $400 million facilities expansion that took place in 2012. Ranked among the best children's hospitals in the nation for the fifth straight year in a row by US News & World Report, Children's of Alabama is the only tertiary referral center, the only level one trauma center, and the only medical center in the state dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children.

The incoming child neurologist will join a nationally ranked Division of Child Neurology that is comprised of 11 pediatric neurologists with expertise in all aspects of pediatric neurology, including neuro-oncology and epilepsy. The incoming child neurologist will enjoy a clinical schedule that provides great flexibility for one to focus on specific areas of interest and expertise aside from general neurology. The incoming child neurologist should expect a clinical schedule of only 4 half day clinics per week (2 full days), and about 6-8 weeks of inpatient service per year. Fellowship training is not required, but candidates with interest in areas such as movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, clinical neurophysiology, neurodevelopmental, neuroscience research are encouraged to apply. There will be an opportunity for clinical research and protected time for translational and/or basic science research based on each candidate's individual qualifications.

Qualifying Requirements
Qualified candidates must be board eligible/certified child neurologists that are qualified for a medical license and certification in the state of Alabama. Fellowship is not a requirement, but candidates with subspecialty interests such as movement disorder, neurodevelopmental, epilepsy, neuromuscular, etc. are encouraged to apply. The position will include a primary faculty appointment with the UAB Department of Pediatrics and a secondary appointment with the Department of Neurology. Candidates with visa needs (J1 or H1B) are encouraged to apply.

How to apply
In an overall effort to identify the best potential candidates, UAB and Children's of Alabama have retained the services of Academic Med Physician Recruiters. Please contact Gentry Zacheis, the Academic Neurology Recruiter overseeing this search via phone ) or email () if you have questions or interest.