Pediatric Neurologist - Clinically Based

Description

The Department of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine is seeking outstanding pediatric neurologists to join the Section of Pediatric Neurology. Serving the Connecticut Shoreline from New York to New London, our Section provides state-of-the-art services spanning multiple subspecialty areas in Pediatric Neurology. Our physicians and trainees are supported by a dedicated nursing staff, clinical psychologists, social workers, and administrative assistants. The Section of Pediatric Neurology currently has 11 faculty members and 2 APRNs, and is undergoing rapid expansion and diversification as part of a robust strategic plan to achieve greater clinical-academic excellence and impact. The Section also has a fully accredited Pediatric Neurology Residency Training Program with two residents per year. Leading programs include multidisciplinary clinics in neuro-oncology, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, movement disorders, epilepsy, neuro-immunology, fetal and neonatal neurology, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and headaches. Pediatric Neurology service has been consistently recognized by US News and World Report for clinical excellence and academic impact. Finally, our Pediatric Neurologists have secondary appointments in the Department of Neurology (as well as other academic Departments) and benefit from strong interactions and collaborations with our adult colleagues.

A comprehensive and generous benefits package includes tuition remission for qualified dependents. 

Qualifications

The successful applicant will be appointed at a Yale Medical School rank commensurate with their level of qualifications and experience on the Clinical Track. Requirements include a record of providing exceptional patient care, an MD or DO degree; eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut; and board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. Furthermore, while completion of a subspecialty fellowship is not a requirement, special consideration will be given to candidates who have a strong background and/or formal training in areas such as headache/migraine, epilepsy, neurogenetics, neuro-immunology and neurocritical care.

To be eligible for university sponsorship of an H1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-US.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Application Instructions

Candidates should send curriculum vitae, cover letter and three letters of reference to:

apply.interfolio.com/139466

Please address inquiries, to Jong M. Rho, MD, Chief of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520, email: jong.rho@yale.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

 

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.