PHYSICIAN- PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY MEDICAL DIRECTOR Full Time at East Tennessee Children's Hospital – Knoxville, Tennessee

Position Title: PHYSICIAN- PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY MEDICAL DIRECTOR Full Time

Location: Knoxville, TN

Req ID: JR102497

Job Type: Full time

Posted Date: Posted 8 Days Ago

Description:

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is seeking an additional full-time Pediatric Neurologist, serving as Medical Director to join our well-established practice, consisting of 7 physicians and 1 advanced practice provider, offering consultative, diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of pediatric neurological conditions. This position will be integral as we plan for opening a state-of-the-art epilepsy monitoring unit. This leadership position will have at least a 90 percent clinical, 10 percent administrative time ratio. As the only neurology practice in the area dedicated solely to pediatric patients, our child neurologists are committed to providing an exceptional level of care for children with mild to complex neurological conditions. We provide a mix of inpatient care including coverage of the PICU, NICU, hospital floors and scheduled inpatient EEG monitoring as well as care in our outpatient clinic. This position includes a highly competitive salary and robust benefit package, along with productivity and quality-based incentives. The ideal candidate will be board-certified, have excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication skills, 3-5 years of leadership experience and must be able to obtain an unrestricted Tennessee Medical License.

This position will include a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Knoxville. Rank will be commensurate with experience. Dolly Parton Children's Hospital will launch a pediatric residency program in 2027! This is an amazing opportunity to be part of building an educational program for the next generation of pediatricians.

About Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system. We exist to improve the health of children through comprehensive, family-centered care, wellness and education.

As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center, we offer full capabilities to care for seriously ill children in a unique pediatric environment and offer the services of many different pediatric subspecialties. Annually, our hospital serves more than 130,000 patients including an average of 10,000 surgical cases, 54,300 emergency visits, 43,000 urgent care and 143,676 primary care visits.

Care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time. Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is taking care of our future, one child at a time.

About East Tennessee

Knoxville is a dynamic university town, offering a blend of small-town southern charm and big-city opportunity, and is known for its hospitality and affordability. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the city is located on the banks of the Tennessee River and surrounded by large, beautiful lakes. The area has four mild seasons with a wealth of opportunities for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore 850 miles of hiking trails, easily drive six hours to the beach or take one of the 25 direct flights from the regional airport to visit a new destination. This area is a wonderful place to raise a family with excellent public schools and lots of family-friendly activities. Knoxville is experiencing steady growth, while still maintaining a small town feel where no one meets a stranger. Continue your medical career with a team that values compassion, ownership, respect and excellence.

Please contact Linda Cox-Collier, lcoxcollier@etch.com or (865) 541-8532 to learn more about this opportunity.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday.

About Us:

At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.

• Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.

• Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.

• Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.

• Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.