Pediatric Neurology Medical Director Opportunity in Greenville, NC
Location: ECU Health Neurology - Greenville, 2280 Hemby Lane, Greenville, NC 27834
Candidate type: MD, DO. Visas: No J-1 or H-1B. Full-time employment.
About the Role
ECU Health Neurology–Greenville and Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center are seeking a visionary, board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Neurologist to serve as Medical Director of Pediatric Neurology. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established neurology practice and provide leadership in advancing and expanding pediatric neurology services across eastern North Carolina.
As Medical Director, you will develop the clinical vision, expand pediatric neurology services, and build a comprehensive program that meets the growing needs of children across a 29-county service area. Supported by an exceptional pediatric hospital, a nationally recognized neuroscience service line, and ECU Health, you will help shape the future of pediatric neuroscience while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice.
Opportunity Highlights
- Employment by ECU Health Physicians
- Academic appointment with East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor
- Hospital privileges at ECU Health Medical Center, a 974-bed tertiary referral center and home to The James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital
- State-of-the-art children’s hospital features a 72-bed NICU (the second largest in North Carolina), a 12-bed PICU, 42 general/intermediate pediatric beds, and a comprehensive team of pediatric subspecialists
- Opportunity to build and grow a multidisciplinary pediatric neurology program
- 100% pediatric neurology clinical care and program development
- Strong support from East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
- Established clinical neuroscience team including 10 neurosurgeons (one pediatric neurosurgeon), 20+ neurologists (including an interventional neurologist, 4 vascular neurologists, 4 neurointensivists), and 13 subspecialty neurologists covering pediatric neurology, epilepsy, movement disorders, headache, neuromuscular, sleep medicine, and intraoperative monitoring
- Teaching and clinical research opportunities for interested applicants
- Built-in referral network including 8 ECU Health-owned regional community-based hospitals and a large network of ambulatory practices
- Pediatric transport resources include North Carolina’s only pediatric medical transport helicopter
- On-site Infusion Suite, in-office lab, EEG, EMG, and Nerve Conduction services
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual CME stipend
- Relocation assistance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- 401k matching program and 457b retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
Qualified applicants may also be eligible for loan repayment, sign-on bonus, income guarantees, and residency/fellowship paid commitment stipends.
About ECU Health
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system comprises over 15,000 team members, nine hospitals, a children’s hospital, and a physician group encompassing over 1,200 academic and community providers practicing in over 220 primary and specialty clinics across more than 120 locations.
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center and Maynard Children’s Hospital—both Level I Trauma Centers—serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve health and well-being in eastern North Carolina through patient care, education, and research.
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine. It provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation, and outpatient health services to a 29-county region home to more than 1.4 million people.
- Comprehensive Stroke Center, Joint Commission accredited
- American Heart Association Commitment to Quality Award
- Get With The Guidelines Awards for STEMI & NSTEMI, Stroke, Type II Diabetes, and Resuscitation
- Magnet® designation
- GammaTile® Center of Excellence
About Greenville, NC
Widely recognized as the thriving cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina, Greenville is the 11th largest city in the state with a metropolitan population of more than 95,000. Mild winter temperatures and proximity to beaches make it ideal for year-round activities.
- Named one of Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2025 and 2026
- Conveniently located 45 miles east of I-95, about 90 minutes from Raleigh and the Crystal Coast beaches
- Home to East Carolina University (ECU) with over 24,000 students and The Brody School of Medicine, one of the most diverse medical schools in the country
- Numerous waterways, parks, and the Greenville Greenway System for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and camping
- Cost of living below the national average, diverse and affordable housing, and excellent educational opportunities
- Over $500 million invested in downtown Greenville’s revitalization, bringing new restaurants, shops, businesses, and residents