Child Neurologist/Epileptologist - Pediatrix

Overview:

 

 

Child Neurologist/Epileptologist with Pediatrix Neurology of Austin

Responsibilities:

• Join group of 10 Child Neurologists, including 3 specialists in Epilepsy/Neurophysiology + 1 Sleep Medicine MD
• Schedule: clinic 4.5 days/week + 0.5 day admin time at 3 office locations in NW, central and south Austin
• Inpatient call covering 3 locations shared between 7 providers currently, with weekday support of a PA (floor/EMU/ICU) and NP (NICU) at North Austin Medical Center, St David’s Main Hospital NICU and Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin
• Level IV Pediatric EMU at St David's Children's Hospital includes 6 hard wired beds for presurgical and surgical epilepsy care including robotic surgery for sEEG; laser ablation capabilities at Dell Children’s
• EMU coverage 1 week in 6—24/7 tech coverage w SPECT & Wada study capabilities
• Ancillary services including outpt EEGs (3 locations) and infusions (2 locations) are embedded in our clinics.
• NEW outpatient long-term vEEG monitoring unit opening June 2024 within our Central Austin Clinic.
• 4 long-term vEEG monitoring rooms and 2 sleep lab rooms
• Our physicians teach medical students from Texas A&M Round Rock where they hold clinical appointments in the Dept of Pediatrics.

About the Area 

While not in the hospital or clinic, our physicians enjoy everything that the city of Austin has to offer. Austin is the 11^th largest city in the country, and it is consistently ranked as having the highest quality of life of any large American city. Austin is a vibrant high-tech hub and university town that is known for its live music, hike and bike trail system, and international festivals such as South by Southwest and Austin City Limits.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have graduated from an ACGME accredited Child Neurology training program and have well-rounded clinical experience.  Additional fellowship training in epilepsy or other subspecialty experience is required for this Epileptologist position.  Individuals accepted for these positions will have full-time clinical responsibilities and also opportunities for program development in an area of specialty interest, clinical research or academic/educational endeavors.

Benefits and Compensation:

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses and relocation.

 

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

 

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over

About Us:

 

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

 

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.