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Advanced Practice Provider Neurology (NP or PA)
April 12, 2024
Position Responsibilities:
- Rehabilitation and neurological management with physician oversight.
- APP must demonstrate knowledge and be familiar with the broad scope of rehabilitation and neurological principles.
- Performs physical exams, initial and interim histories during clinic visits, admissions, discharges, and consultations.
- APP should be comfortable learning procedures (i.e. baclofen pump refills, assist with botulinum toxin injections, interrogate vagal nerve stimulators).
- Documents notes and findings to the electronic medical record for patient encounters.
- Assists in research projects and educating students and residents rotating through the rehabilitation and neurology clinics.
- Assists and supports the nursing staff with clinical questions/issues, prescriptions, follow-ups, consults, etc.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an AMA/CAHEA approved PA program or NP program.
- Current NCCPA certification and Baccalaureate degree required.
- Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners Licensure.
- Advanced Practice Nurse must hold a current Texas APRN License and have graduated from a MSN program recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing Examiners.
- Previous pediatric and/or rehabilitation/neurology clinical experience preferred.
Work Schedule and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
View the job online: https://src.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ScottishRiteforChildren/job/Dallas-TX/Advanced-Practice-Provider--Neurology--NP-or-PA-_JR4585
Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Division Chief or Faculty
April 10, 2024
Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Faculty or Leadership Opportunity
Children’s Nebraska, with the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, is currently recruiting a division chief or faculty for Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. We are seeking individuals who are fellowship-trained in Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to provide clinical expertise for this growing department that collaborates closely with a team of several subspecialists. The candidate will have clinical and academic experience within a complex, pediatric tertiary care medical center. Successful candidates will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Candidates will have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. We seek individuals with strong emotional and social intelligence and a demonstrated ability to connect with others in a meaningful way at all levels of the organization and university.
Research interests are strongly desired and supported. Children’s growth and transformation create opportunities for innovation, education, and research. The Child Health Research Institute, a partnership with Children’s Nebraska and UNMC, assists investigators with start-up funding and infrastructure for clinical, basic science, or translational research. Research interests are strongly desired and supported. Children’s growth and transformation create opportunity for innovation, education, and research. This is a unique opportunity with unlimited potential to advance a strong clinical and academic career in Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
About Children’s Nebraska:
- 225-bed, nonprofit organization
- Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
- Level IV NICU
- Provide expertise in more than 50 specialties across a five-state region and beyond
- Recently expanded surgical space, NICU, radiology and Emergency Department
- Named one of the best employers in the state by Forbes magazine
With a population of nearly one million, Omaha offers all the amenities of a big city with the warmth of the Midwest. The area is rich in arts and cultural activities and is home to a world-class zoo that appeals to children and adults alike. Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools and is home to numerous universities and colleges. In addition to the many collegiate sports, Omaha hosts Olympic-level events and the College World Series. All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life.
We are committed to increasing diversity in our organizations to reflect the population that we serve and encourage applications from all candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications (including cover letter and CV/resume) should be submitted to: Jacki Nun, Administrator, Physician & Faculty Recruitment at jnun@childrensnebraska.org. All replies will be treated with confidentiality.
Academic Child Neurology + IOM | Dallas, TX | Pediatric Orthopedic Hospital
April 4, 2024
Opportunity Details:
- Incredible opportunity for a Child Neurologist with fellowship training in neurophysiology, epilepsy or neuromuscular medicine to join the amazing team at Scottish Rite for Children, one of the nation's leading pediatric orthopedic centers.
- Specialty clinics including Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Neuromuscular, Motor Control and well as the Cerebral Palsy Center.
- There are four clinic sessions (2 days) per week plus a dedicated half day for research
- The position is approximately 90% clinical and 10% research; and includes teaching
- The clinical practice is 45% is Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM). Training in IONM is available
- Academic rank determined by the hospital’s academic partner, UT Southwestern
Compensation and Benefits Details:
- Salaried position, commensurate with experience
- Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as life insurance and disability
- Retirement plan
- Paid Time Off - 6 weeks
- Paid medical malpractice insurance
Living in Dallas, Texas:
- Dallas is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country. This booming city is full of entertainment options including professional sports and one of the largest urban arts districts, giving residents access to a cultural smorgasbord of fine art, performing arts, symphony, opera, and theatre.
- Educational choices abound from public and private schools as well as local colleges and universities
- No state income tax
Scottish Rite for Children is one of the nation’s leading pediatric orthopedic centers. A wide range of orthopedic conditions are treated, including sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain arthritic, neurological and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Patients receive treatment regardless of the family’s ability to pay.
Contact Tonya Hamlin for more information.
Call | Text: 469-909-6693
Job link: https://jobs.jacksonphysiciansearch.com/job-details/academic-child-neurology-iom-dallas-tx-pediatric-orthopedic-hospital-in-physicianpediatrics-all-jobs-877436
Assistant/Associate/Professor-Peoria (Child Development)
April 4, 2024
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1021928
Posting Close Date: 5/14/2024
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a physician for a position at the level of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor to enhance an important clinical program.
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician position requires candidates who have or are eligible for Illinois licensure, BC/BE in pediatrics and BC/BE in DBPeds or NDD. This pediatrician will support the continued development of several comprehensive service lines within the Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation. Candidates with scholarly and research interests are highly desirable, along with experience in teaching medical students and residents.
Position Summary: Provide care services to patients and instruction to learners focused on developmental delays, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorders.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participate in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department.
- Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for patients in the region with general developmental delay, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.
- Organize and conduct research programs in developmental behavior pediatrics.
- Perform other duties of a University faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration.
- Help lead quality improvement projects for the division.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD/DO or foreign equivalent
- Eligible for licensure in Illinois
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics and Development-Behavioral Pediatrics (DBPeds) or Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD)
- 3 years Residency/3 years in Fellowship training DBPeds or NDD
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership in teaching residents and fellows in DBPeds of NDD patient care
- Experience in leading a team of providers in the interdisciplinary care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois:
UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP’s educational programs include 244 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduate programs. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois.
About Children’s Hospital of Illinois:
The current research infrastructure within the Department includes office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty. The primary teaching hospital of UICOMP is Children’s Hospital of Illinois, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region with a population base of over two million. Children’s Hospital of Illinois provides comprehensive services to children, including Level IV NICU and a state-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center. Children’s Hospital of Illinois is a major medical facility with 136 beds and a 32-bed critical care unit and the only Level 1 trauma center in Illinois outside of Chicago. There are existing resources through UICOMP and Children’s Hospital of Illinois for seeding research funding, quality and outcomes focused academic work and innovation in health education. The hospital is also proud to house the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, which brings some of the care and services offered by St. Jude in Memphis to central Illinois.
About Easterseals:
Easterseals of Central Illinois is the largest single provider of early intervention services in downstate Illinois. Other services offered in collaboration with UICOMP and Children’s Hospital of Illinois include developmental therapy, autism spectrum disorder services, and a full range of therapy services (PT, OT, speech, feeding).
About Peoria, IL:
One of the oldest communities in Illinois with a population of 112,936, Peoria is an equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living, exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets, quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, Broadway Theater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, the nation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.
Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivals and celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinary Fourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over 100,000 annually. Citizens are flocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street that produce the perfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city.
We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to play all over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy with infotech industries as well. Thus our business community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout the nation.
For fullest consideration, please submit your application at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7405?c=uic
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.
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Division Chief Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Phoenix Children’s
March 28, 2024
Phoenix Children’s is seeking a talented, energetic, innovative and collegial Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physician to lead the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) within Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s.
The Pediatric Division Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is a leadership position responsible for overseeing and guiding the clinical, educational, and research activities within the division. This role entails providing comprehensive and specialized medical care to pediatric patients with neuromuscular conditions, congenital conditions and trauma/injuries, while leading a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with other departments to ensure the highest quality of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Leadership:
- Provide expert clinical care to pediatric patients with physical disabilities, neuromuscular disorders, congenital conditions, and injuries.
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs, involving a combination of medical interventions, therapies, and rehabilitation techniques.
- Collaborate with other healthcare specialists, such as pediatricians, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and therapists, to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Administrative and Leadership:
- Lead the Pediatric PM&R division, including overseeing daily operations, resource allocation, growth, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Recruit, hire, and mentor a team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, nurses, and support staff.
- Develop and manage the division's budget, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and adherence to financial goals.
- Education and Training:
- Provide educational leadership by developing and implementing training programs for medical students, residents, and fellows in the field of Pediatric PM&R.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the division.
- Research and Innovation:
- Engage in clinical research and contribute to advancing the field of Pediatric PM&R through publications, presentations, and participation in relevant conferences.
- Collaborate with research teams to identify opportunities for improving treatment outcomes, patient experiences, and innovative therapies.
- Collaboration and Networking:
- Collaborate with other departments, healthcare institutions, and community organizations to enhance patient care, referral pathways, and community outreach.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to foster partnerships and support the division's goals.
- Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:
- Establish and monitor quality metrics to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
- Implement evidence-based practices and protocols to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
Qualifications:
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, preferably with sub-specialization in Pediatric PM&R.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the jurisdiction of practice.
- Proven clinical expertise in Pediatric PM&R, with a strong record of patient care and outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally in a clinical or academic setting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Strong commitment to education, research, and the advancement of the field.
The Frances H. McClelland Rehabilitation Program at Phoenix Children's is the only pediatric and adolescent acute inpatient rehabilitation program in Arizona. It’s the largest and most comprehensive program of its kind in the region. The inpatient rehabilitation program at Phoenix Children’s has a high percentage of patients with brain-related diagnoses. Although we treat a wide range of patients with other conditions, children with neurological injuries represent the largest group of patients we serve. This is because our teams have extensive pediatric-focused experience in neurology, complex rehabilitation and related specialties. Our exceptional expertise includes specialty care through Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Phoenix Children’s and our status as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
The physicians in the Division of PM&R are employed under Phoenix Children’s Medical Group and work collaboratively with others in neuroscience under the auspices of the BNI for children at Phoenix Children’s. This position would share coverage of the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the inpatient PM&R consult service, and both outpatient physiatry as well as multi-disciplinary clinics. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in program development, a broad base of clinical knowledge, and a particular interest in botulinum toxin/ phenol injections. There are opportunities to participate in clinical research.
To support the Division, Phoenix Children’s has the full complement of pediatric specialists, therapists, psychologists and neuropsychologists. Phoenix Children’s is cited by US News and World Report as a top children’s hospital in eight specialty areas. Our main academic partner is the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix where our doctors constitute the Department of Child Health. We also have academic affiliations with Arizona State University, the Mayo Clinic and Creighton University College of Medicine. We have a large pediatric residency program, a neurology residency, and we participate in a joint Med-Peds residency.
To request more information or express your interest in this opportunity, please contact:
David Blaha
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
p (602) 933-1101 | c (319) 290-2906
dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com
Daniel J. Ostlie, MD
Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair of Surgery
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
p (602) 933-7003
dostlie@phoenixchildrens.com
https://careers.phoenixchildrens.com/Positions/Posting/774170
Physiatrist-Neuromotor Disorders, Division of Developmental Pediatrics - BC Children’s Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children & University of British Columbia
March 25, 2024
Physiatrist-Neuromotor Disorders
BC Children’s Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
University of British Columbia
Temporary One Year Position, 0.5-1.0 FTE
An outstanding opportunity is available to join the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at BC Children’s Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the University of British Columbia as a physiatrist in the area of neuromotor disabilities.
The Child Development and Rehabilitation (CDR) Program at Sunny Hill is a provincial resource providing consultation and community support for the management of children with disabilities. You will be expected to work with the inter-disciplinary team within the Neuromotor Program and Acute Rehabilitation Unit and take a role in working with our team to develop provincially focused evidence-based services for children with rehabilitation needs. Our population includes children and adolescents with a variety of neuromotor disabilities and children and who require rehabilitation. Services are provided in the outpatient, day patient, and inpatient setting. This role will include clinical health services planning and quality improvement activities related to relevant programs within CDR, as well as involvement and potential opportunities for taking on a leadership role in developing a new outpatient rehabilitation program.
The Division has twenty-one members and works within a program management model with excellent inter-professional collaborative opportunities. The Division has a Royal College approved training program in Developmental Pediatrics.
The successful candidate will have certification in Physical medicine and rehabilitation (or equivalent training within another country) and have relevant experience related to children and adolescents. Training in pediatric rehabilitation will be an advantage. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a specialist’s license to practice in British Columbia.
The anticipated start date is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications including your most current CV; letter of interest; and names, academic rank, and contact information of four referees (including one from your current employer), will be accepted until the position is filled and should be directed to:
Dr. Sharon Smile
Interim Head, Division of Developmental Pediatrics
BC Children’s Hospital/Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
Email administrative assistant Natalie Garrett.
About Provincial Health Services Authority
BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province's most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC), a leading provincial facility offering specialized services to children and youth with developmental disabilities from birth to age 19, works collaboratively with BCCH. SHHC focuses on the child and their family while supporting health care professionals in their community. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the Child and Family Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.
BCCH and SHHC are agencies of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.
For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: careers.phsa.ca
For more information about BC Children’s Hospital, please visit the website.
PHSA, BCCH, and SHHC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Government unanimous passing of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to meaningful and lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as we move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.