Child Neurologist

About the Role

Diagnose and treat human disease, illness and injuries and practice evidence‑based medicine. Prescribe medically necessary medications and treatments. Complete necessary documentation for patients’ Health Information records. May serve on various Carilion and/or hospital committees.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric neurology clinics.
• Deliver inpatient consultative services with shared call coverage, primarily remote evening/weekend consults.
• Teach medical students and residents.
• Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric care teams.
• Collaborate with pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, neurosurgeons, EEG technicians, and ancillary specialty services.
• Utilize on‑site EEG and video EEG monitoring.
• Contribute to academic activities as a faculty member of Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Requirements

• Eligibility for J‑1 visa sponsorship (accepting J‑1 candidates).
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Child Neurology.
• Full‑time availability; willingness to work day and evening shifts.
• Commitment to collaborative, patient‑centered care and academic growth.

Academic & Research Opportunities

• Teach and mentor medical students and trainees.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives.
• Collaborate with Virginia Tech and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.
• Help shape the future of pediatric neuroscience education and care.

About Carilion Children’s Hospital

Carilion Children’s is the leading pediatric referral center for western Virginia and surrounding regions, offering a family‑centered environment with a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, dedicated pediatric emergency department, 60‑bed NICU/intermediate nursery, 8‑bed PICU, 24‑bed inpatient unit, and 19 pediatric subspecialty clinics. It is part of Carilion Clinic, a nationally recognized, physician‑led health system focused on innovation, education, and research.

Location – Roanoke, Virginia

Roanoke provides a high quality of life with outdoor recreation (hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, trail running), a vibrant downtown with restaurants, breweries, arts, and music, excellent schools, affordable living, and a family‑friendly community. The city has been named an “All‑America City” five times.

Schedule

Full‑time position with day and evening shifts; shared call primarily remote evening/weekend coverage.

Compensation

Compensation range: $5.00 – $2,000,000.00. Pay is based on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The range does not include benefits or pension plan.