Pediatric Neurologist at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina
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Job Description:
Department:
Peds-Wilmington - 412012
Posting Open Date:
01/04/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Type:
Permanent Faculty
Working Title:
Pediatric Neurologist
Appointment Type:
Faculty
Vacancy ID:
FAC0004904
Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:
40
FTE:
1
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:
Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date:
02/01/2024
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary:
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine is seeking a clinical faculty member to practice in our multi-specialty academic practice in Wilmington, NC. This team is part of an innovative partnership between UNC Health, UNC School of Medicine and Novant Health to provide specialty care to children from communities throughout southeastern and coastal NC. The Novant Health - New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NH-NHRMC) facility is a full spectrum community-based, multispecialty practice and a children's hospital that includes a 45 bed Level III NICU, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and inpatient unit.
As a top-tier academic medical center, UNC Children's upholds a four-tiered mission to CARE, aligning clinical care, advocacy, research, and education to deliver world-class family-centered care. The UNC Division of Pediatric Neurology in Chapel Hill is a rapidly growing division with programs and research in epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, sleep disorders, neonatal neurology and neuro-oncology. Through the partnership between Novant Health and UNC Children's, NH-NHRMC will become the tertiary care referral hospital for children in Coastal and Southeastern NC. Additionally, there will be ongoing expansion of educational opportunities with medical students, other health profession students, and residents. Though not the primary focus of the center, research opportunities are also available.
This is a full-time, open rank clinical faculty position, on the fixed term track with the option of part-time focusing on reading EEG studies, supervising APPs in outpatient clinic and performing outpatient sleep clinics. The candidate must be board certified / eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and additional training in either sleep medicine or epilepsy is required. Expertise interpreting EEGs is required. Expertise in management of high prevalence neurologic conditions in childhood is required but also willingness and interest in managing rare and complex conditions with the support of the UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill is expected. The faculty member will also be expected to develop and perform clinical activities in surrounding outreach locations in Southeastern NC.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the current pediatric neurologist and advanced practice provider in this growing practice. Additionally, the position is based in a terrific community setting with teaching and educational opportunities, while also being connected to a larger academic division in Chapel Hill. Salary will be based on experience and aligned to community-based specialist rates. Incentive compensation will support highly productive providers and meeting other targets aligned with broad system goals.
Wilmington, NC is a charming, coastal city of ~125,000 people located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular destination because of its moderate, four-season climate, historic preservation district, annual cultural events, and numerous championship golf courses. The historic downtown offers a 1.75-mile River walk and the nearby Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure Beaches are all within half-hour drives from downtown Wilmington.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
M.D.; the candidate must be board certified / eligible in Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology and additional training in either sleep medicine or epilepsy is required. Expertise interpreting EEGs is required. Expertise in management of high prevalence neurologic conditions in childhood is required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Experience in medical education and/or contributions to academic scholarship preferred.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.
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