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Director, Division of Pediatric Neurology & Co-Director, Pediatric Neuroscience Institute
On behalf of Vanderbilt Health Department of Pediatrics and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, CareerPhysician, the leader in child health executive search and leadership development, is pleased to announce the inception of a national search for an accomplished Child Neurologist who will serve as Director for the Division of Pediatric Neurology and as the inaugural Co-Director for the new Pediatric Neuroscience Institute.
This exceptional opportunity will allow the successful candidate to both lead a top-tier division while co-directing the strategic development of a highly integrated Pediatric Neuroscience Institute. The successful leader will shape the future of pediatric neuroscience in the region while advancing innovations across clinical care, translational science, and education at one of the nation’s premier academic health systems. With a commitment to transformational resources across all missions, we believe this role to be among the top 1% of leadership opportunities available in pediatric neuroscience today.
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Key Opportunity Highlights:
- Dual Leadership Impact: Lead a nationally prominent Division while building and advancing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary Neuroscience Institute
- Institutional Strength: Join a Department of Pediatrics consistently ranked among the nation’s leading recipients of NIH funding among U.S. children’s hospitals (Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research)
- Clinical Excellence: Practice within a U.S. News & World Report top-ranked children’s hospital, nationally recognized across all pediatric specialties
- Growth Platform: Leverage significant institutional investment, rapid clinical expansion, and a deeply collaborative academic environment
- National Visibility: Shape programs with the scale, reputation, and resources to influence pediatric neuroscience on a national and global stage
The Division of Pediatric Neurology is undergoing significant growth and currently includes 16 faculty neurologists, 1 PhD researcher, and 7 advanced practice providers. Six (6) additional pediatric neurology faculty members and 1 APP are scheduled to join by November 2026. Subspecialty expertise spans epilepsy, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, and complex neurodevelopmental conditions. The Division supports a thriving Child Neurology Residency program and multiple ACGME-accredited fellowships, with significant growth in faculty, programs, and research over the past decade.
As Co-Director of the Pediatric Neuroscience Institute, the selected leader will play an instrumental role in the development and implementation of a strategy that will effectively coalesce all pediatric neuroscience practices and organizations into one nationally respected institute.
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Clinical and Research Distinction:
- Level 4 Epilepsy Center with the highest surgical volume in the state
- Nationally recognized programs in stroke, Rett syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, leukodystrophy, and neuromuscular disease
- Robust NIH-funded research portfolio in epilepsy, stroke, and neurodevelopmental disorders
- Established national and international research platforms in epilepsy and stroke
- Strong physician-scientist development infrastructure supporting early-career investigators
The ideal candidate is a nationally or internationally recognized pediatric neurologist with a distinguished record of academic achievement, program development, and leadership. The successful leader will bring a clear strategic vision, a collaborative leadership style, and a demonstrated commitment to advancing clinical excellence, discovery, and education across pediatric neuroscience.
The individual will be a visionary academic physician committed to the Department’s mission to improve the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research, and the development of future pediatric leaders.
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Required Qualifications:
- Medical doctorate or equivalent
- Board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Tennessee
Preferred Qualifications:
- Nationally or internationally recognized leader in pediatric neurology or related field
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic medicine (division, program, or institute level)
- Strategic vision for integrated clinical, educational, and research missions
- Strong record of collaboration, mentorship, and academic program development
Vanderbilt Health is located in the heart of Nashville, a thriving city of commerce, finance, healthcare, and music. Nashville is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.
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Application Process:
Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Wesley Millican, MBA, CEO and Physician Talent Officer, CareerPhysician, c/o Jennifer Weimer, Director, at Jennifer@careerphysician.com. All inquiries and applications will remain highly confidential.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
