Neurology Physician

AdventHealth Tampa is seeking a fellowship-trained Neuroimmunology Neurologist to join our growing academic neurology program. This position supports the expansion of comprehensive neurologic care across AdventHealth Tampa and the West Florida Division, focusing on patients with multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, MOG antibody disease, autoimmune encephalitis, transverse myelitis, neuro-sarcoidosis, and other inflammatory or immune-mediated neurologic disorders.

About the Role

This role 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 an important 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 neuroimmunology consultation and longitudinal care.
• Evaluate and manage patients with MS and related inflammatory neurologic disorders.
• Coordinate disease-modifying therapies, infusion services, specialty pharmacy needs, and safety monitoring protocols.
• Participate in inpatient neurology consultation coverage as appropriate.
• Develop neuroimmunology clinical pathways, referral workflows, and patient education resources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (general neurology, epilepsy, vascular neurology, neurohospitalist services, radiology, infusion services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and others) to improve access, care coordination, and patient outcomes.
• Participate in GME teaching, including resident didactics, case conferences, journal club, morning report, and faculty-led clinical 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 neuroimmunology, 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 Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis, or a closely related field preferred.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Florida.
• 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 expanding to meet community needs, with nearly tripled growth over the last six years and a projection to reach 900 providers by the end of 2026. The group spans eight counties (Charlotte, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk) and includes 40 specialties, serving one million patients annually. Providers deliver whole-person care using leading-edge technology and innovation.

About the Hospital

AdventHealth Tampa is a 626-bed tertiary hospital in Tampa’s uptown district, serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and surrounding counties. Specialties include 24-hour emergency care, cardiovascular medicine, digestive health, neuroscience, orthopedics, women’s services, pediatrics, oncology, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, and sleep medicine. The hospital is a leader in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures and is home to the AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, a recognized leader in cardiovascular care for over 30 years.

About the Community

Tampa Bay is a culturally diverse community on Florida’s Gulf coast, ideal for families. It offers excellent public and private schools, multiple colleges and universities (including the University of South Florida and University of Tampa), theaters, museums, festivals, and family-friendly attractions like Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa, and Bok Tower Gardens. The area features a vibrant sports scene with teams like the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays, and NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with year-round outdoor activities and top-rated beaches.