pediatric neurologist - Worcester, United States - UMass Memorial Medical Group Physicians

Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and its clinical partner UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center, seek exceptional board eligible or board certified Pediatric Neurologist

The University of Massachusetts Medical School is consistently ranked one of the top ten primary care teaching programs nationally and is committed to major expansions in many areas of basic and clinical research as well as valuing promotion of clinical excellence. The UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center, a member of the Children's Hospital Association, is the only tertiary care hospital for children in central MA and offers comprehensive Pediatric services.

The Division of Pediatric Neurology provides:

• The only medical facility in Central Massachusetts with physicians who have special training in pediatric epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG).
• Programs for cerebral palsy and myelodysplasia
• State-of-the-art neuroimaging and neurophysiology services such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), ambulatory electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring, inpatient EEG video telemetry and evoked potentials
• Neuropsychologyprogram for assessment of cognitive, academic and behavioral/emotional functioning that are caused by neurology disorders, general medical conditions or developmental disabilities
• Consultation in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Sleep studies to assist in the relief of symptoms associated with sleep disorders
• Our team works with the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorders (CANDO)to provide autism services.

Our Pediatric Neurology faculty:

• Enjoy the opportunity to participate in population health for a large catchment area with a varied pathology,
• Practice general Pediatric Neurology or focus their practice on growing and developing a niche/subspecialty area of interest,
• Work with Pediatric, Adult Neurology and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry residents and enjoy extensive collaborative research opportunities in this stimulating and collegial academic environment,
• Receive a competitive salary and incentives which optimize inpatient and outpatient care as well as a generous benefits package.

Known as "Heart of the Commonwealth", Worcester is the second-most populous city in New England after Boston. Locals and visitors alike enjoy the Worcester Art Museum, EcoTarium, and two historical theaters - Mechanics Hall and Hanover Theater. A center of higher education, Worcester is home to eight separate colleges and universities.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Lawrence Rhein, MD, MPH

Associate Professor and Stoddard Chair, Department of Pediatrics

Chief, Neonatology

Director, DMC-Center for Healthy Infant Lung Development, Child Clinic​

c/o Kimberly Levasseur

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Medical School are Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employers Worcester is New England's second largest city and the greater Worcester area is an active,vibrantand energetic community. Enjoy an array of recreational activities including hiking, biking,skiingand snowboarding or take an easy day trip to the mountains and pristine lakes of Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont. We have an outstanding arts and culture scene, an exciting food district and are less than an hour to Boston and Cape Cod.