Pediatric Neurosurgeon - Faculty

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Responsibilities

The Department of Neurosurgery at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama Health is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Neurosurgeon to join our growing multidisciplinary academic practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to help expand and shape a comprehensive pediatric neurosurgery program within the region's only academic health system and tertiary referral center.

The successful candidate will provide the highest quality neurosurgical care to infants, children, and adolescents while contributing to the department's missions of clinical excellence, education, research, and innovation. Faculty members enjoy a collaborative practice environment with opportunities to participate in program development, clinical research, and the education of future physicians.

Why Join USA Health

• Join the only academic health system serving the Alabama Gulf Coast.
• Opportunity to build and grow a comprehensive pediatric neurosurgery program.

Collaborate with an established multidisciplinary pediatric team including Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Oncology, Neonatology, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, and other pediatric specialists.

Faculty appointment with the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine.

Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Opportunities to pursue clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, scholarly activity, and professional development.

Practice in a growing academic medical center committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pediatric neurosurgical care including evaluation, diagnosis, operative management, and postoperative care of infants, children, and adolescents.

• Treat a broad spectrum of pediatric neurosurgical conditions including:
• Brain and spinal tumors
• Hydrocephalus
• Chiari malformations
• Craniosynostosis
• Spina bifida and myelomeningocele
• Congenital spinal disorders
• Epilepsy
• Traumatic brain and spinal injuries
• Pediatric vascular abnormalities
• Peripheral nerve disorders

Functional and Endoscopic Neurosurgical Conditions

• Participate in shared pediatric neurosurgery call coverage.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, family centered care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, tumor boards, and quality improvement initiatives.

Contribute to the continued growth and strategic development of pediatric neurosurgical services throughout the region.

Support departmental operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality.

Academic Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers.
• Participate in clinical, translational, or outcomes based research.
• Develop scholarly activities including publications, presentations, and national meeting participation.
• Participate in departmental, hospital, and university committees.
• Contribute to the academic mission through innovation, education, and service.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Neurological Surgery Residency.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurological Surgery.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Alabama.
• Eligible for medical staff membership and hospital privileges.

Preferred

• Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine and medical education.
• Interest in clinical research and scholarly activity.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary pediatric care environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to patient centered, family focused care and collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

• USA Health offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes:
• Competitive base salary with productivity incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off and CME allowance.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Faculty appointment commensurate with experience.
• Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates, when applicable.

About USA Health

USA Health is the academic health system of the University of South Alabama and serves as the region's leading provider of advanced specialty care. Through a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research, USA Health provides comprehensive healthcare services to communities throughout the Gulf Coast.

About Mobile, Alabama

Located along Alabama's beautiful Gulf Coast, Mobile offers an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living, outstanding public and private schools, a vibrant downtown, rich cultural heritage, and year round outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to Gulf Coast beaches, boating, fishing, championship golf, and numerous family friendly activities while benefiting from the resources and opportunities of a growing academic medical community.

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Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

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