Chief of Child Neurology

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), Department of Neurology, is seeking a Division Chief of Child Neurology to lead and expand its established programs. This role involves direct patient care and a key role in advancing clinical, research, and educational missions. The incoming Chief will also hold the Frederick A. Horner M.D. Distinguished Professor in Pediatric Neurology.

Practice Info

• The Department of Neurology includes 12 divisions committed to compassionate clinical care, educational excellence, and innovative research.
• The team comprises nearly 120 faculty members, over 40 advanced practice providers, 70 residents and fellows, and 225 staff.
• The Division of Child Neurology provides multidisciplinary care at the Golisano Children's Hospital.
• The division currently has 22 faculty physicians, 2 neuropsychologist, 1 genetic counselor, 7 advanced practice providers, 3 nurses, 2 research coordinators, a dietician, and a social worker.
• The Division of Child Neurology works closely with both the Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics and includes subspecialty programs in movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, demyelinating diseases, epilepsy, leukodystrophies, neurogenetics, neurodevelopmental disabilities, neurocritical care, neuro-infectious disease, functional neurological disorders, and neuropalliative care.
• The Division is the largest Child Neurology program in NY State and provides national and international care for patients with neurological diseases, including rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the growth of the division's established programs.
• Expand and manage the Child Neurology Division at URMC and all affiliated sites.
• Participate in direct patient care.
• Play a key role in the advancement of clinical, research and education missions.
• Work closely with the leadership of various research centers to foster clinical and translational research.
• Foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of inclusion through the recruitment, education, and mentorship of faculty, staff, residents and fellows.

Compensation

• Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position.
• Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries.
• Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
• Compensation: $300,000-$450,000

Qualifications

• Must possess an MD degree or equivalent
• Must obtain NYS Medical licensure before starting
• Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Board Certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
• Post offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required
• Criminal background check required
• Compliance with University and New York State health requirements
• Open to visa sponsorship