Pediatric Neurologist

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Quillen
College of Medicine, and Medical Education Assistance Corporation (MEAC) are
seeking one full-time BC/BE Child Neurologist to join our large collegial group
of pediatricians and pediatric specialty physicians in clinical care.  You will
be joining an established practice with two pediatric neurologists and three
nurse practitioners.  You will work in a new pediatric clinic and a beautiful
pediatric hospital with a warm, child and family friendly environment, emerging
to be one of the region’s largest tertiary referral centers.

* Established Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic representing 13 specialties in
addition to a thriving outpatient patient base and pediatric hospital
medicine program.
* 24-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit staffed by 8 Pediatric Hospital Medicine
physicians.
* 10-bed PICU
* Level III 44-bed NICU
* 24-hour EEG tech availability and remote EEG review capability
* Pediatric radiology, orthopedics, and genetics available
* Friendly college community that is a great place to raise a family near the
majestic Appalachian Highlands

Other Considerations for this Position

* The position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.  Faculty
rank commensurate with education and experience.
* Completion of child neurology fellowship is required at time of hire.
* While completion of epilepsy fellowship is not required, comfort with reading
pediatric EEGs including neonatal, routine studies, ambulatory studies, and
prolonged inpatient studies is required.
* This is a non-tenure, clinical track position. 
* Academic responsibilities include teaching of medical students and pediatric
residents as well as academic pursuits.
* Clinical responsibilities include providing clinical care at Niswonger
Children’s Hospital, reading EEGs, and outpatient pediatric neurology clinic.
* Must be willing to assist in supervision of already trained pediatric
neurology nurse practitioner.
* Competitive salary and benefit package, contingent on external funding.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to teach medical students and residents.
* Ability to perform routine and customary care of the inpatient and outpatient
pediatric neurology patients.

Required Qualifications

* MD/DO
* Completion of Pediatric Neurology Fellowship at time of hire.
* Must be BC/BE in Pediatric Neurology at time of hire.

Benefits and Compensation

* Job Family – Academic Faculty 4

* Salary – Based on commensurate

* For information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits
[https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/])

This position is contingent upon outside funding.

J1 visa waiver candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

* Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen
(14) Calendar days.  The closing date for this posting is subject to change
without notice to applicants.
* Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
* Required documents to attach:  Cover Letter, CV, and Copy of Transcripts

About the Region

Nestled in the foothills of the scenic Appalachian Highlands, Johnson City, TN
combines big city amenities, small town charm, and world class outdoor
recreation with living costs well below the national average. 

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000
diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs.  Located in
the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub
for community, discovery, and service.  Aligned with the institution’s mission,
we value efforts to engage in teaching scholarship, creative activities, and
service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs
in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For,
recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community
engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not
intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and
skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require
different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position
satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.