Pediatric Neurosurgery Leader Needed in Midwestern Metropolis

A preeminent private neurosurgery practice in the Midwest is seeking a pediatric neurosurgery leader. The new pediatric neurosurgeon will initially partner with two established pediatric neurosurgeons that are both looking to slow down their practice and eventually retire. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience and will be interested in leading the program and eventually recruiting additional partners. The affiliated children's hospital is part of its state’s largest not-for-profit health system, with 22 ministries and over 3000 physicians.

This is a very busy pediatric clinical practice with an abundant volume of cases. One of the pediatric neurosurgeons on staff enjoys epilepsy cases, and the new hire can expect a wide variety of cases. The adult trauma neurosurgeon on call serves as the first line for nights and weekends, along with an in-house neurosurgery APP service. The pediatric neurosurgeon on call is not in-house but has to come in as necessary. The practice maintains a very collegial arrangement. which includes support from pediatric APPs in both surgery and outpatient setting.

The hiring practice has an established neurosurgery residency program which offers the opportunity to teach neurosurgery residents. There is also the opportunity and support for research and publishing.

Features Include:
• An attached tertiary care pediatric hospital with 40 private inpatient beds and 8 short stay beds, staffed in-house 24/7 by the pediatric hospitalist group
• 23-bed PICU staffed 24/7 by pediatric intensivists
• 17-bed pediatric emergency department staffed 24/7 by pediatric emergency physicians
• The state’s largest Level IV NICU with 96 beds staffed 24/7 by neonatologists

Practice Highlights:
• Level I Trauma Center designation for pediatrics
• Level I Surgical Center designation for pediatrics
• Established neurosurgery residency program with ability to teach residents
• Opportunity and support for research and publishing
• Home to 300 pediatric specialists
• Pediatric practice includes support from pediatric APPs in both surgery and outpatient setting
• Largest level IV NICU in the state
• Largest pediatric ER in the state
• Expanding nationwide system referral base
• Physician-led organization
• Member of the largest nonprofit health system in the country

This Midwest hub is one of the 20 biggest cities in the nation. It supports more than 200 arts organizations, including theater, opera, ballet, museums, art galleries, and a world-class symphony. The city is also home to a variety of competitive professional and collegiate sports teams. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with numerous cultural offerings, four distinct and beautiful seasons, a wide variety of urban and suburban living opportunities, and outstanding schools. This state's cost of living and unemployment rates remain below the national average. Physicians here enjoy appreciative patients and low malpractice rates.

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