Pediatric Neurologist

Connecticut Children's is seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Neurologist to join our team. As a Pediatric Neurologist, you will provide clinical care to children with a wide range of neurological disorders, including seizures, headaches, migraines, tics/tourette's, concussion, developmental delays, neuromuscular issues, attention/focus issues, syncope, and spells of abnormal behavior.

• Assess, evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients.
• Perform and/or order clinically appropriate procedures for each patient.
• Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results, clinical examinations, and perform physical examinations in formulating a diagnosis, plan of care, and documenting in conformity with applicable professional standards, third-party payer requirements, and the Division's policies and procedures.
• Prescribe clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient.
• Refer each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other healthcare providers, whenever the patient's condition necessitates.
• Keep and maintain accurate, complete, appropriate, timely, and legible medical records relating to all professional services provided.
• Use and promote evidence-based clinical practice.
• Review on a regular basis long-term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
• Consult with Medical Director/Division Head and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital.
• Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.
• Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
• Contribute to the academic environment of the Division with peer-reviewed publications and/or local/national/international presentations.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients.

• MD, DO degree
• Pediatric Residency training
• 2 (two) years of experience preferred
• Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics in Neurology
• Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut
• Active and Unrestricted D.E.A. Certificate

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.