Director of Pediatric Neuroscience

The Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute seeks a director for its Section of Pediatric Neuroscience. The ideal candidate is a mid-career neurologist with clinical expertise in child neurology, demonstrated scholarship in clinically based or translational research, and managerial experience leading a professional group. The ideal candidate is committed to innovation to push the field of pediatric neuroscience forward. The candidate should have certification in Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology.

The Section of Pediatric Neuroscience is comprised of a group of 9 neurologists and 1 pediatric neurosurgeon, practicing in the subspecialties of movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, neuroimmunology, cerebrovascular disease, genetics, mitochondrial disease, pain, and headache. The Section is active in the neurological care of hospitalized patients in our contiguous Children’s Hospital. The Section is invested in internally and externally funded research, innovation, high reliability, and continuous improvement.

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This dynamic position commands an extremely competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
• Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
• Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
• Generous time away coverage for vacation, sick time, holidays and CME meeting time
• Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
• Faculty appointment available at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine commensurate with experience

Interested candidates please include a CV and cover letter with your application.

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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that's recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Cleveland Clinic integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 80,642 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,166 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, more than 270 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2023, there were 13.7 million total outpatient visits, 323,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 301,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. 

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Cleveland Clinic values a culture where caregivers integrate diversity and inclusion throughout the enterprise. We respect and appreciate our similarities and differences; they enable us to better serve our patients, one another, and our global communities.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Smoke/drug free environment.

Any application submitted without a CV will delay the review process

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