Pediatric Neurologist - Division of Neurology
About the role
Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola is seeking a Pediatric Neurologist to work in partnership with Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart.
Key Responsibilities
- Interprets inpatient and outpatient EEG
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills
- Contributes and develops clinical patient pathways to ensure a standardized approach to pediatric medicine
- Participates in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research)
- Rounds with pediatric residents in area of specialty
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeals all denials in a timely manner
- Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty including on-call
What We Offer
- No state income tax in Florida
- Competitive base compensation
- Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board certified/eligible in area of specialty
- Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
About Pensacola
Pensacola is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country). It boasts a rich history including pre-Civil War forts, archaeological sites, the title of America’s first settlement, and is home to the US Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, The Blue Angels. The cost of living is below the national average, offering a perfect combination of a relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center. Pensacola prides itself on its diverse and emerging cultures, with annual festivals, events, and performances showcasing the region’s greatest musicians, food, artists, shows, and vendors.
About Ascension Sacred Heart
Studer Family Children’s Hospital is the region’s only children’s hospital and is a full-service pediatric facility including a dedicated pediatric emergency department/trauma center, 48 general pediatric beds, 10 Hem/Onc beds and a 75 bed NICU. The hospital utilizes the Cerner EMR. Sacred Heart was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart is dedicated to the care of sick and injured babies and children regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. The campus includes an onsite Ronald McDonald House and in-house Ronald McDonald Family Room, a regional pediatric dialysis center, pediatric sedation for imaging studies. There is a Pediatric Residency program that has been training Pediatricians since 1970.
About Nemours Children’s Health
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
About the Team
At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty. We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike.