Division Director, Pediatric Neurology

Division Director, Pediatric Neurology

Employer : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Location : Los Angeles, California

Salary : Commensurate with Experience

Closing date : Sep 20, 2024

The Organization :

Founded in 1902, Cedars-Sinai excels in patient care, research, education, and community outreach. Recognized for eight consecutive years on the US News & World Report Honor Roll and tied for #1 in California, Cedars-Sinai ranks highly in 11 specialties nationwide, including Cardiology and Heart & Vascular Surgery (#2), Gastroenterology / GI Surgery (#2), and Orthopedics (#2).

Cedars-Sinai has received numerous accolades, including :

• National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award for 18 consecutive years.
• California's longest-standing Magnet designation for nursing excellence.
• Six consecutive five-star ratings in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic health systems in the U.S., with a net income of $13.2 billion. It includes prominent hospitals like Marina del Rey Hospital, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and Huntington Health, with over 50 outpatient locations across Los Angeles.

The Opportunity :

The Division Director will provide overall leadership to the Division of Pediatric Neurology, overseeing strategic planning, recruitment, and program development.

This role involves ensuring the integration of training and research programs with clinical services throughout the institution.

The Division Director will lead the division's support of the Department of Pediatrics' academic goals in research, education, and faculty development, reporting directly to the Chair of Pediatrics, Dr. Shervin Rabizadeh.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leadership and Community Building : Foster a sense of community within the Division of Pediatric Neurology and lead physicians in developing goals related to patient outcomes and safety.
• Strategic Collaboration : Achieve Medical Center strategic goals through collaboration with Service Line Directors, physician members, Medical Directors, Clinical Care Vice Presidents, nursing leadership, clinical program leaders, division directors, affiliate sites, and the medical staff.
• Professionalism and Innovation : Exhibit leadership, humanism, and professionalism. Demonstrate motivation and creativity, serving as the administrative leader and a catalyst for effective changes in the division.
• Research : Recruit research faculty and establish a clinical trials program.

The Ideal Candidate :

Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to lead a diverse group, work with hospital and academic department partners using a collaborative approach, mentor junior faculty, and possess business skills, including financial budgeting and resource management.

Other qualities include a commitment to excellence in patient care, implementation of innovative patient care programs, experience with strategic program growth, and evidence of academic scholarly work.

Education / Certifications :

• Medical Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification in Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted California license as a Physician.
• Eligible for appointment to the appropriate academic rank in the CSMC Professorial Series.

To Apply :

Interested candidates should provide a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that describes their interest in the role, including relevant educational, teaching, and leadership background.

All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to Molly Johnson at molly.

[email protected].

Successful candidates must agree to a background check to be performed as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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