Title:  CHofSA Pediatrics - Neurology (Assistant Professor)

Summary

Academic Pediatric Neurodevelopmentalist (NDD) 

The Department of Pediatrics seeks an outstanding pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities physician to join our easy-going team at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio.  The ideal candidate will be a reliable, hard-working, team player who wants to build programs and will participate in educational & research programs and help represent the Section in the community and nationally. This person will be recruited to assist with growing our autism and developmental program at the MAC (Multi-Assistance Center) at Morgan's Wonderland - the first all-inclusive theme park for children with disabilities. The MAC is the first of its kind - an all-inclusive, extremely supportive place for care for children with disabilities. This clinic is brand new and we are seeking a strong NDD candidate with vision to build their program and expand upon existing services.
Through partnership with CHRISTUS Health System and Baylor College of Medicine, The Children's Hospital is the first and only freestanding, academic, not-for-profit children's hospital in San Antonio and serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community. 

The Division consists of five board-certified pediatric neurologists (1 of these NDD), 1 developmental behavioral pediatrician, and two full-time PNPs, with active programs in epilepsy (4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit), neurodevelopmental, sleep, and neuromuscular disorders.  Primary responsibilities include outpatient clinics and shared inpatient rotations with call, trainee education and optional clinical research.  The Voelcker Clinical Research Center provides support for faculty involved with research. 
As the nation's seventh-largest city, San Antonio is known for its history and blend of cultures.  Located in south central Texas, San Antonio has 300+ days of sunny weather, mild winters, and an affordable cost of living.  The city has much to offer with diverse employment opportunities for spouses, excellent public and private schools, the San Antonio Riverwalk, Alamo, professional basketball team, dynamic cuisine, two major amusement parks, and an extensive urban park system.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must have an MD, DO or MD/PhD degree, be BE/BC in Pediatric Neurology and have or will obtain a Texas medical license.  The rank and appointment will be determined by the candidate's credentials and experience.