UNIV - Open Rank - Chief of Neurology - Pediatrics: Neurology

About the Role

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an accomplished academic pediatric neurologist to serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology. This is a rare opportunity to lead the transformation of pediatric neuroscience across South Carolina and help build one of the premier pediatric neuroscience programs in the Southeast.

Opportunity Thesis

Few opportunities combine the stability of an established children's hospital with the chance to build something transformative. The next Division Chief will have the support, resources, and institutional commitment needed to shape pediatric neuroscience across South Carolina for decades to come.

Current Strategic Moment

MUSC is undertaking a comprehensive reinvestment in Pediatric Neurology through active faculty recruitment, advanced practice provider expansion, PRN coverage, innovative remote EEG partnerships, and a national search for visionary leadership. The Division Chief will have the opportunity to lead this strategic rebuilding effort with strong executive support for growth.

The Division is undergoing strategic rebuilding following several anticipated and unanticipated faculty departures, creating an exceptional opportunity for the next Chief to recruit a new generation of faculty and shape the future of pediatric neuroscience across the state.

Institutional Commitment to Growth

MUSC has made a substantial long-term commitment to building one of the premier pediatric neurology programs in the Southeast. The Department of Pediatrics and MUSC Children's Health have approved a strategic expansion to 13 pediatric neurologist faculty positions, supported by a multidisciplinary team of advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, and neuroscience specialists.

• 13 approved pediatric neurologist faculty positions
• 6 advanced practice provider positions
• Statewide outreach clinics
• Comprehensive tele-neurology program
• Growing Child Neurology residency program
• Long-term vision for one of the Southeast's largest academic pediatric neurology divisions
• Integrated, team-based inpatient and ambulatory care
• Expanded access across South Carolina
• Improved specialty access for underserved communities
• Pipeline for future faculty recruitment

Key Leadership Priorities

• Recruit outstanding faculty: Build a high-performing faculty group across general pediatric neurology and key subspecialty areas
• Expand epilepsy and inpatient neurology: Strengthen the clinical platform and ensure access to timely, high-quality care for children with neurologic disease
• Develop priority programs: Advance neurocritical care, movement disorders, neuromuscular medicine, headache, neurodevelopment, fetal neurology, and other areas aligned with institutional need
• Strengthen education and mentorship: Support the Child Neurology Residency Program and mentor trainees, junior faculty, and emerging leaders
• Advance research and innovation: Create an environment that supports scholarship, clinical research, and collaborative discovery
• Build statewide access: Leverage outreach clinics, tele-neurology, and multidisciplinary partnerships to improve access across South Carolina

Resources Already in Place

• National search support for the Division Chief and faculty recruitment
• Incoming faculty, advanced practice provider recruitment, and PRN coverage support
• Strong pediatric subspecialty partnerships and committed departmental and hospital leadership
• Remote EEG partnerships and a broader institutional commitment to innovative care models
• Existing infrastructure through MUSC Children's Health, Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital, the College of Medicine, and the Child Neurology Residency Program

Vision for a Pediatric Neuroscience Institute

MUSC's long-term vision includes the development of a multidisciplinary Pediatric Neuroscience Institute integrating Pediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Developmental Pediatrics, PM&R, Epilepsy, Stroke, Neurocritical Care, Neuromuscular Medicine, Movement Disorders, Headache, Neurodevelopment, and Fetal Neurology. The next Division Chief will have the opportunity to help design and lead an integrated neuroscience enterprise that improves care coordination, expands access, supports education and research, and positions MUSC as a regional destination for complex pediatric neuroscience care.

Job Description and Leadership Expectations

• Serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology and provide strategic, clinical, academic, and administrative leadership for the Division
• Develop and execute a bold vision for pediatric neuroscience in partnership with the Department of Pediatrics, MUSC Children's Health, the College of Medicine, and key neuroscience stakeholders
• Recruit, mentor, and retain outstanding faculty and advanced practice providers across pediatric neurology and aligned subspecialty areas
• Expand clinical programs, strengthen inpatient and ambulatory care, and build innovative models that improve access for children throughout South Carolina
• Advance the educational mission, including support for the Child Neurology Residency Program and mentorship of trainees and junior faculty
• Collaborate across specialties, including Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Developmental Pediatrics, PM&R, Neurocritical Care, and other partners
• Support scholarship, research, innovation, and program development consistent with the mission of a leading academic children's hospital

Candidate Qualifications

• Nationally respected pediatric neurologist with demonstrated success in academic leadership
• Board certification in Pediatric Neurology and eligibility for licensure in South Carolina
• Qualifications for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level preferred, commensurate with experience and accomplishments
• Documented success in faculty recruitment, mentorship, program development, and collaborative multidisciplinary care
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, scholarship, innovation, and service
• Ability to develop a compelling strategic vision and work collaboratively with institutional leaders to execute that vision
• Record of achievement in research, scholarship, education, or clinical program development appropriate to an academic leadership role

Financial Package

• Employment by the Medical University of South Carolina
• Competitive compensation package, with base salary informed by relevant academic market benchmarks and leadership expectations
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance as appropriate
• Excellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions
• Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage
• Annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays consistent with MUSC policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer

Why Charleston

Charleston offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with nationally recognized culture, outstanding restaurants, historic neighborhoods, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and access to beaches, waterways, and family-friendly amenities. For candidates and families, Charleston provides a rare combination of academic opportunity, professional impact, and quality of life.

Recruitment Process

• Qualified candidates will be shared with Dr. Atz, Antavius Farr-Heyward, and other designated search stakeholders
• Feedback on candidates should be provided within 24 to 48 hours of submission to maintain momentum and candidate engagement
• Once mutual interest has been confirmed, AMN Healthcare will coordinate an introductory call or virtual meeting with MUSC leadership
• Selected candidates will be invited to participate in the formal interview process, which may include virtual and on-site components
• Post-interview feedback should be provided within 48 hours whenever possible. Timely feedback is critical to maintaining candidate interest in a competitive pediatric neurology leadership market
• After the visit and stakeholder debrief, the search team should be able to determine whether the candidate will move forward