Neurology - Movement Disorders Physician

AdventHealth Tampa is seeking a fellowship-trained Movement Disorders Neurologist to join our expanding academic neurology program. This role focuses on developing a comprehensive movement disorders practice serving patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, ataxia, Huntington's disease, tic disorders, functional movement disorders, atypical parkinsonism, and other complex movement disorders.

About the Role

This position includes 80% clinical effort and 20% effort dedicated to Neurology leadership responsibilities within Graduate Medical Education (GME), either as the Research Director or as the Associate Program Director for Neurology Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, based on the candidate's interests, qualifications, and programmatic needs. The physician will play a key role in developing the AdventHealth Tampa Neurology Residency Program, scheduled to begin in July 2027, and the resident general neurology clinic planned for July 2028.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient consultation and longitudinal care for patients with movement disorders.
• Participate in inpatient neurology consultation coverage as appropriate.
• Evaluate and manage Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia, chorea, ataxia, atypical parkinsonism, and related conditions.
• Perform botulinum toxin injections and other movement disorder procedures as appropriate.
• Develop or support deep brain stimulation (DBS) evaluation, referral, and programming workflows if applicable.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation, neurosurgery, psychiatry, neuropsychology, therapy services, and allied health teams.
• Help establish clinical pathways for movement disorders care across AdventHealth Tampa.
• Participate in GME teaching, including resident didactics, case conferences, journal club, morning report, and bedside or clinic-based teaching.
• Precept neurology residents in the resident general neurology continuity clinic for one half-day per week.
• Serve as a faculty mentor for residents interested in movement disorders, clinical research, quality improvement, or academic neurology.
• Participate in Clinical Competency Committee, Program Evaluation Committee, recruitment, resident advising, and other residency program activities as assigned.
• Contribute to scholarly activity, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and faculty development.
• Support growth of the AdventHealth Tampa neuroscience service line and academic neurology program.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board eligible or board certified in Neurology.
• Fellowship training in Movement Disorders preferred.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Florida.
• Experience with botulinum toxin injections required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with DBS evaluation and/or programming preferred.
• Strong interest in resident education, academic program development, multidisciplinary care, and clinical program building.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient-centered care skills.

About the Practice

The West Florida Division Medical Group is rapidly growing to meet community needs, with nearly tripled size over the last six years and a projection to reach 900 providers by the end of 2026. The group spans eight counties, including Charlotte, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk, with practices at five Care Pavilions. Providers represent 40 specialties and care for one million patients annually, utilizing leading-edge technology and innovation.

About the Hospital

AdventHealth Tampa is a 626-bed tertiary hospital located in Tampa's uptown district, serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and surrounding counties. The hospital is a leader in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures and features the Taneja Center for Surgery, a six-story surgical and patient tower. Specialty services include the AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, 24-hour emergency care, cardiovascular medicine, digestive health, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, and sleep medicine.

Benefits

• Opportunities for ongoing training and continuing education.

About Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay is a culturally diverse community and a great place to raise a family, with excellent public and private schools, as well as several colleges and universities, including the University of South Florida and University of Tampa. The area offers multiple theaters, museums, festivals, and family-friendly attractions like Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa, and Bok Tower Gardens. Tampa Bay is known for its wide range of cuisine, vibrant sports community (NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers), year-round pleasant weather, and top beaches.