Chief of Pediatric Neurology (MD/DO)

Inova Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Chief of Child Neurology to lead our growing pediatric neurology team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children’s health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full‑time position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance.

Your role includes:

• Leading a team of child neurologists
• Collaborating with other leaders and teams in the inpatient and outpatient setting to support high-quality, mission-driven care
• Outpatient clinics
• Inpatient consultative services and hospital-based care
• Opportunities to teach medical students and residents
• Participation in multidisciplinary pediatric care teams

Featured Benefits:

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market‑competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, and productivity‑based RVU compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign‑On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of 401k eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not‑for‑profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified in Child Neurology.
• Training: Completion of an ACGME Accredited Pediatric Neurology Residency Program.
• Subspecialty expertise in epilepsy, neuromuscular or sleep would be appreciated but not required for this leadership position.
• License: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third‑party payors and ability to enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of clinical practice
• Previous Leadership experience or experience building a Pediatric Neurology program