Pediatric Neurology Division Director

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Location: Geisinger Medical Center – Janet Weis Children's Hospital, Danville, PA
Department: Pediatrics
Division: Pediatric Neurology
Position Type: Full-Time, Academic Appointment

Job Duties:

Position Overview:

Geisinger Medical Center – Janet Weis Children's Hospital is seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as Division Director of Pediatric Neurology within the Department of Pediatrics. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a nationally recognized division committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research which consists of 10 physician providers and 3 advanced practitioners. 

Additional Information:

-504 Discharges for Peds Neurology in 2025

-CHOP Affiliations: Pediatric GI, Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric ID, Pediatric Hem/Onc, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Nephrology, Radiology

-36 med/surg beds, 15 PICU beds, 41 NICU beds at Geisinger Medical Center

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Pediatric Neurology Division.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that promotes innovation, excellence, and professional development.
- Lead recruitment, retention, and mentorship of faculty and staff.

Clinical Excellence

- Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Oversee subspecialty programs including epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular disorders, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and sleep.
- Expand access to care through outreach, telemedicine, and partnerships.

Education & Training

- Direct educational programs for medical students and residents in our Child Neurology Residency Program.
- Ensure compliance with ACGME and institutional standards.
- Promote faculty engagement in teaching and mentorship.

Research & Scholarship

- Support and grow research initiatives.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations and funding opportunities.
- Promote scholarly productivity and national visibility of the division.

Administration

- Manage division operations including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Represent the division in departmental and institutional leadership forums.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Position Details:

Qualifications:

- MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
- Board certification in Pediatric Neurology.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
- Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level.
 

Preferred Attributes:

- Minimum of five years of clinical and/or leadership experience in an academic medical center  

- Demonstrated success in program development, faculty mentorship, and strategic planning.
- Strong record of scholarly achievement.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical care, education, and research.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Office Administration

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.