Physician - Child Neurology

Miami, FL

Specialty Child Neurology
Profession Physician

The Department of Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology in the Pediatric Neurology Division.

  • The incumbent will provide care for the inpatient and outpatient services at Holtz Childrens Hospital, Jackson Health System and outpatient Neurology clinics in the University of Miami Medical Campus and satellite facilities.
  • The primary clinical focus will be in the evaluation and treatment (as it pertains to children) of developmental delay, academic deficiencies/learning disorder, epilepsy, childhood onset migraine and other headache syndromes, movement disorders, and neuromuscular disorders.
  • This position will be reporting to the Chief of the Division of Child Neurology and the Chairman of the Department of Neurology. 

Job Functions

  • Treatment and prevention of neurological diseases in children  
  • Follow patients with childhood onset neurological diseases
  • Active participation in the training program of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Neurology Residency Training Program
  • Provide teaching to students, residents, and fellows in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Attendance at resident and fellowship events and conferences
  • Training of house staff from the JMH Pediatric Residency Program
  • Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences
  • Participation in research programs 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Requires an MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent).  
  • Eligible to acquire a valid Florida medical license 
  • Board certified in Neurology 
  • Trained in reading/interpretation of EEGs 

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

  • Good communications skills (face to face, over the phone and in writing) 
  • Excellent customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively with other employees. 
  • Good organizational skills.  

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 17,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.