Academic Pediatric Neurologists Needed at NYC-Adjacent Program

An academically-affiliated program, and Brooklyn New York’s largest hospital & only Pediatric Trauma Center, is excited to welcome additional pediatric neurologists to help grow its Division of Pediatric Neurology. The new hires will support a team comprised of 6 pediatric neurologists and mid-levels. The program is open to candidates of all skill levels, and there exists the opportunity to grow the epilepsy monitoring unit, epilepsy services, & additional subspecialties currently unavailable in the region. There is also the opportunity to build a pediatric brain injury program, spasticity clinic, and neonatal neurology program. The new hires should be interested in student education, and the program is happy to support those with both clinical and basic science research interests.

About the Medical Center –
• 711-Beds
• 12-Bed Stroke / Neurovascular Unit
• 2-Bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• 24-Bed Medical / Neuro-ICU
• Jaffe Comprehensive Stroke Center / Level I Trauma Center
• Home to the area’s only Muscular Dystrophy Center
• MS Center of Excellence
• Strong academic affiliation with local university

About the Children’s Hospital –
• Level III Pediatric Trauma Center
• 12-Bed PICU
• 48-Bed Neonatal ICU
• 2-Bed Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
• 8 EEG Machines, 2 Portable Pediatric EEG Machines
• Strong academic affiliation with local university

About the Pediatric Neurology Roles –
• Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology, and General Neurology would be great fits for the program
• Epilepsy candidates that have experience with ketogenic diet, intractable epilepsy, and surgical epilepsy preferred
• Opportunity to build a pediatric epilepsy fellowship
• Schedule features shared night/weekend coverage, inpatient coverage, and outpatient clinic coverage
• Dedicated administrative time
• Mid-level support
• Many opportunities for teaching / student education
• Many opportunities for both clinical and basic science research

About the area –
With a population of over 2 million, Brooklyn, New York is the 2nd most densely populated county in the United States. With its lower living prices, better access to green parks, and close commute into the city, this area is a top living destination for many who desire the New York City experience without paying the practice of living in a tourism capital. Enjoy quick access to all the amenities of the city, as well as the very best views of the Manhattan skyline!