Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology Opportunity at Children's Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wi - Appleton - Medical College of Wisconsin

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Job Description

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Pediatric Neurology practice with the Medical College of Wisconsin and Childrens Wisconsin

Children's Wisconsin (CW), one of the nation's top-ranked pediatric healthcare systems, and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) are seeking a skilled and compassionate Child Neurologist to join our team in the Appleton, Wisconsin area. As a Child Neurologist at Children's Wisconsin, you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional care to children with neurological conditions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to advancing pediatric neurology.

This is part of a major institutional commitment to the expansion of the Pediatric Neurosciences at CW and support its Care Closer to Home strategy. This team member will care for children both at the main CW campus location as well as at regional clinic site(s). CW is one of the largest free-standing childrens hospitals in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric patients with neurological disorders, including but not limited to epilepsy, developmental delays, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, and genetic syndromes.
• Conduct thorough neurological examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with a team of pediatric specialists, including neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, and rehabilitation therapists to deliver integrated and coordinated care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and conferences to enhance patient care and promote effective communication among healthcare providers.
• Engage in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualification Requirements:

• Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Pediatric Neurology
• Eligible for an unrestricted license in the State of Wisconsin
• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of an accredited residency program in Child Neurology.
• Strong clinical skills and experience in diagnosing and managing pediatric neurological conditions.
• Dedication to providing family-centered care with a focus on patient and family education.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and engage in shared decision-making.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and scholarly activities.

The role is employed by the Medical College of Wisconsin and provides care at Childrens Wisconsin locations in Northeast Wisconsin. Both organizations are based in the Milwaukee area. The Medical College of Wisconsin pediatric specialty providers who work at the nationally ranked Childrens Wisconsin are members of Childrens Specialty Group, a strong group practice of more than 775 elite pediatric specialty physicians, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants.

This position is located in Northeast Wisconsin as part of an innovative collaboration between Childrens Wisconsin, Bellin Health and ThedaCare. These top-quality health care organizations are partnering to improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents in Northeast and Central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, through joint venture called Connected for Kids. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with primary and specialty care providers at these organizations to improve patient outcomes. The connection between the organizations helps position our physicians to successfully support the needs of patients and their families.

About Childrens Wisconsin

Childrens Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Childrens Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Childrens Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Childrens Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. This includes a pediatric hospital, with a Pediatric Unit, Level III NICU and Infusion Center, which is located at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, Wis. A multispecialty pediatric ambulatory clinic with on-site laboratory and radiology services opened in Appleton, Wis. in 2023.

About the Medical College of Wisconsin

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the worlds top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees. More than 1,500 physicians from the community serve as volunteer faculty. xhmxlyz  MCW makes a substantial contribution to the Milwaukee region and state through its community investments and community engaged research.