Academic Pediatric Neurologist

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.

About the Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology is comprised of faculty representing a wide range of specialties in adult and pediatric neurology with a focus on delivering outstanding care to the community. The neurology faculty are also members of the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences, a unique institute consisting of faculty in the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry conducting world class translational and clinical neuroscience research across The University of Texas at Austin.

The Department's mission is to transform the health and lives of the diverse communities we serve. To accomplish this our priorities are to:

• Deliver exceptional multidisciplinary neurological care for children and adults
• Provide comprehensive education for students, clinicians, patients, and the community
• Conduct and disseminate world-class neuroscience research focused on therapies

About the Academic Pediatric Neurologist Position

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School and Dell Children's Medical Center are recruiting academic child neurologists. We seek physicians with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and the potential for scholarly contributions. Individuals with an interest neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, or outpatient neurology are particularly encouraged to apply, but all qualified applicants will be considered. The review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

The UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's is a dynamic multidisciplinary program that supports superb clinical care, clinical and basic science research, and the training of child neurology residents and fellows. Since the program's inception in 2019, the faculty has grown to 20 child neurologists, including individuals with expertise in epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, stroke, headache, neurogenetics, movement disorders, autism, and neuroimmunology. The program also features nine neuropsychologists, three pediatric rehabilitation specialists, four pediatric neurosurgeons, a neuro-ophthalmologist, and two genetic counselors. We offer a child neurology residency as well as fellowships in pediatric epilepsy, pediatric headache, and pediatric neuropsychology.

The recently founded Dell Medical School is located on the main campus of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the country's leading research universities. We pursue innovation in healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and outstanding professional education. Dell Children's Medical Center is a 300-bed freestanding facility that features a level 4 epilepsy center, a level 1 trauma center, and a level 4 NICU, and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence. Outpatient facilities, academic offices, and conference rooms for the pediatric neuroscience program are conveniently located in a building that is connected to the children's hospital.

Live in Austin a Vibrant, Lively, University City

Known for its excellent schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country's best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Required:

• Applicants should be ABPN certified or, in the case of recent trainees, board eligible in child neurology.
• We are unable to offer visa waiver eligible positions at this time.
• Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment with the University of Texas at Austin.
• Hiring is contingent upon obtaining a Texas medical license and the appropriate hospital privileges.

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up to date resume online.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.