Pediatric Neurologist and Site Director

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Pediatric Neurologist and Site Director. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role within a large academic medical center, where you can make a significant impact on the growth and development of Pediatric Epilepsy services. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, a passion for teaching, and an interest in administrative responsibilities.

Overview

• Pediatric Neurologist serving as Site Director
• Replacement of departing physician; no net-new headcount
• Existing pediatric neurology team consists of 2 physicians currently
• Ideal candidate is 5-10 years out of training
• 70% clinical / 30% administrative
• Academic appointment and teaching responsibilities
• No travel requirements
• Schedule generally 8-4 or 9-5

Department Structure:

• Pediatric Neurology is part of a regional Neurology department spanning multiple campuses
• Department recently reorganized with Pediatric Neurology reporting under unified Neurology leadership
• One Division Director oversees all campuses
• Site Director reports to the Division Director
• Current faculty is very tenured, with several physicians having 20-25 years with the organization

Clinical Focus:

• Strong preference for Epilepsy-trained candidates
• Significant opportunity to grow Pediatric Epilepsy services
• Existing adult epilepsy program includes an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit that can support future growth efforts
• Candidates who enjoy inpatient work will be particularly attractive

Call/Inpatient Expectations:

• Approximately 1:4 call
• Departing physician handled the majority of inpatient coverage
• Remaining physicians currently perform roughly six weeks of inpatient service annually
• Ideal candidate would be willing to assume substantial inpatient responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities:

• Active Pediatric Neurology Fellowship Program
• Fellows historically rotated through multiple campuses
• Program is expanding rotations
• Opportunity for teaching, mentorship, and fellowship involvement
• Academic affiliation remains intact

Requirements:

• MD/DO
• Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Neurologist
• Epilepsy training/interest strongly preferred
• Interest in leadership and administrative responsibilities
• Academic and teaching interest preferred
• Comfortable with inpatient coverage
• Ideal experience level: 5-10 years post-training

Sell for This Opportunity:

• Rare Pediatric Neurology Site Director opportunity within a large academic medical center
• Leadership role with meaningful influence but without requiring extensive prior administrative experience
• Strong academic affiliation
• Fellowship teaching and mentorship opportunities
• Ability to help build and expand Pediatric Epilepsy services
• Established regional Neurology department across multiple campuses
• Competitive compensation with reasonable productivity expectations