Neurology - Neuromuscular Physician

CHOC Specialists • Orange, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

CHOC Specialists is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Neurologist with fellowship training in Pediatric Neuromuscular Medicine to join a growing, collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers within the CHOC Neuroscience Institute. This is a part-time 0.6 FTE, 100% clinical position scheduled three (3) days per week. The physician will provide specialized pediatric neuromuscular care within a multidisciplinary neuroscience environment. Clinical responsibilities include participation in general neurology clinics, neuromuscular clinics, independent performance of electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and lumbar punctures with intrathecal delivery of neuromuscular therapies. The physician will also participate in General Neurology inpatient call responsibilities commensurate with the 0.6 clinical FTE. This is a 100% clinical position with no protected research FTE. The Neurology Division maintains a strong teaching and academic environment through its affiliation with the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with opportunities to participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education as part of the clinical role. Participation in neuromuscular-related clinical trials may occur as feasible within the assigned clinical workload.

Requirements

• Fellowship-trained, Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Neurologist.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Neuromuscular Medicine.
• Eligible for a California medical license.
• Completed Pediatric Neurology training.
• Completed fellowship training in Pediatric Neuromuscular Medicine.
• Competence in EMG/NCS.
• Competence in intrathecal injections of neuromuscular therapies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized pediatric neuromuscular care within a multidisciplinary neuroscience environment.
• Participate in general neurology clinics.
• Participate in neuromuscular clinics.
• Independently perform electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
• Perform lumbar punctures with intrathecal delivery of neuromuscular therapies.
• Participate in General Neurology inpatient call responsibilities.
• Participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education.
• Participate in neuromuscular-related clinical trials as feasible.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and academic rank
• Academic appointment at UCI and advancement opportunities
• Supportive infrastructure within a nationally recognized pediatric health system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level