Division Chief, Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy

Pediatric Search Partners has been engaged in the search for a Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy to join University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. This prestigious role offers a unique opportunity to lead and advance a nationally recognized team of pediatric neurologists and epileptologists at a children’s hospital ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2023-24 in all 10 specialties, including Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery. We seek a passionate leader committed to furthering the tradition of excellence and dedication to the hospital’s mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Provide strategic direction and inspirational leadership to the Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy division, fostering growth and innovation.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with a talented team of pediatric neurologists, epileptologists, and neurosurgeons in a welcoming, supportive and collegial multidisciplinary setting.
• Residency Program: Oversee and enhance an esteemed ACGME-accredited Pediatric Neurology residency program.
• Epilepsy Center: Lead our NAEC accredited epilepsy center, featuring a state-of-the-art 6-bed pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit.
• NeuroNICU: In collaboration with our Neonatologists, oversee the NeuroNICU service, focusing on the specialized care of neonates with neurological disorders.
• Academic Engagement: Academic rank and appointment with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine at the level of Associate or Professor will be determined by the candidate’s credentials and experience as reviewed by the Committee on Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology. Additional fellowship training, board certification and interests welcomed.
• Proven leadership experience in pediatric neurology and epilepsy.
• Strong clinical and academic background.
• Commitment to the hospital’s mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.

About UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital:

UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital is an internationally renowned, 304-bed children’s hospital and pediatric academic medical center with experts in 20 medical divisions and 10 surgical specialties. As a leader in advanced pediatric care, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital provides unique services, including cutting-edge cancer, cellular and immune therapies, heart, and surgical care, and Northeast Ohio’s only single-site provider of advanced maternal fetal medicine and neonatology services.  As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and a pediatric affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Rainbow offers access to novel therapies, advanced technologies, and clinical discoveries long before they are available nationwide. Rainbow pediatric specialists – all of whom serve on the faculty at the School of Medicine – are engaged in today’s most advanced clinical research and are widely regarded as the best in the nation.

About UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Network:

UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s offers an expansive pediatric care network in Northeast Ohio, with more than 750,000 annual patient encounters at 130 service locations. This network includes nationally ranked UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital – Cleveland’s only full-service children’s hospital with a medical staff of more than 745 physicians and northern Ohio’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. UH Rainbow is closely integrated with UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital, where specialists collaborate with neonatal experts, ensuring comprehensive care for pregnant women and their babies. This collaboration has led to significant improvements in full-term and healthy births in Northeast Ohio. Rainbow’s services also encompass a primary care network of more than 200 pediatric and family medicine providers at over 85 offices, as well as inpatient care, pediatric emergency services, urgent care centers, surgery centers, medical and surgical specialty clinics, advanced newborn and maternal/fetal medicine services, and after-hours urban care locations across Northeast Ohio.

About Cleveland:

Cleveland is a welcoming city known for its rich cultural and historical heritage, affordable living, and strong community spirit. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 50 Best Places to Retire in the country, Cleveland offers a vibrant arts scene, numerous outdoor activities, and a food lovers’ destination. The city boasts major cultural institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Playhouse Square (the largest performing arts center in the country behind New York City), and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With a metropolitan population of 2.18 million in 2024, Cleveland is a hub for healthcare professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, college students, food lovers and retirees of all ethnicities and backgrounds. Travel and Leisure recognized Cleveland in 2024 as one of its 50 Best Places to Travel alongside Paris, Montreal and Bangkok for its national and international events, world-class culture expansions, rebirth of historic hotels and eclectic food scene fueled by nearby farms, local producers, and trail blazing chefs. The city’s excellent schools, diverse and historic neighborhoods, and easy access to major US cities and international destinations make it a great place to live and work. An added plus: NerdWallet named Cleveland as one of the most affordable areas in 2024 for first-time homebuyers, 24/7 Wall St. also ranks the city as one of the most affordable housing markets this year and Travel & Leisure also named Cleveland as one of the most affordable places to retire in the country in January 2024.

Cleveland’s University Circle ranks in the top 10 on USA Today’s list of Best Arts Districts for its world-class galleries, museums, theaters, and music halls, all located in one square mile and near Case Western Reserve University. The city offers a continental climate with four distinct seasons, abundant parks, easy access to beaches and boating on Lake Erie, and hundreds of hiking trails. Sports fans can enjoy the city’s three major league teams: the Cavaliers, the Browns, and the Guardians, at top-tier sports venues. Cleveland’s Hopkins International Airport provides direct flights to major US cities and international destinations including Dublin, Toronto, Cancun, and Puerto Rico.

With multiple universities including nationally top ranked Case Western Reserve University, highly acclaimed schools from elementary through to high school, and vibrant cultural neighborhoods such as Little Italy, Slavic Village, and Asia Town, Cleveland is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

Application Process:

We are excited to welcome a new leader who shares the commitment to clinical excellence, education, and research. If you are looking to make a significant impact in pediatric neurology and epilepsy, we encourage you to apply.

For complete details and confidential consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter to Glenda Church Smith, Principal, Pediatric Search Partners, at glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com, call directly (877) 440-3832, or text to (214) 850-3094.