PHYSICIAN- PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY MEDICAL DIRECTOR Full Time

East Tennessee Childrens Hospital is seeking an additional full-time Pediatric Neurologist serving as Medical Director to join our well-established practice consisting of 7 physicians and 1 advanced practice provider offering consultative diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of pediatric neurological conditions. This position will be integral as we plan for opening a state-of-the-art epilepsy monitoring unit. This leadership position will have at least a 90 percent clinical 10 percent administrative time ratio. As the only neurology practice in the area dedicated solely to pediatric patients our child neurologists are committed to providing an exceptional level of care for children with mild to complex neurological conditions. We provide a mix of inpatient care including coverage of the PICU NICU hospital floors and scheduled inpatient EEG monitoring as well as care in our outpatient clinic. This position includes a highly competitive salary and robust benefit package along with productivity and quality-based incentives. The ideal candidate will be board-certified have excellent clinical interpersonal and communication skills 3-5 years of leadership experience and must be able to obtain an unrestricted Tennessee Medical License.

This position will include a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine Knoxville. Rank will be commensurate with experience. East Tennessee Childrens Hospital will launch a pediatric residency program in 2027! This is an amazing opportunity to be part of building an educational program for the next generation of pediatricians.

About East Tennessee Childrens Hospital

East Tennessee Childrens Hospital is a free-standing independent not-for-profit pediatric health care system. We exist to improve the health of children through comprehensive family-centered care wellness and education.

As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center we offer full capabilities to care for seriously ill children in a unique pediatric environment and offer the services of many different pediatric subspecialties. Annually our hospital serves more than 130000 patients including an average of 10000 surgical cases 54300 emergency visits 43000 urgent care and 143676 primary care visits.

Care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion Ownership Respect and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter every interaction every time. East Tennessee Childrens Hospital is taking care of our future one child at a time.

About East Tennessee

Knoxville is a dynamic university town offering a blend of small-town southern charm and big-city opportunity and is known for its hospitality and affordability. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains the city is located on the banks of the Tennessee River and surrounded by large beautiful lakes. The area has four mild seasons with a wealth of opportunities for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore 850 miles of hiking trails easily drive six hours to the beach or take one of the 25 direct flights from the regional airport to visit a new destination. This area is a wonderful place to raise a family with excellent public schools and lots of family-friendly activities. Knoxville is experiencing steady growth while still maintaining a small town feel where no one meets a stranger. Continue your medical career with a team that values compassion ownership respect and excellence.

Please contact Linda Cox-Collier or to learn more about this opportunity.

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