Pediatric Neurology Division Director

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

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more atgeisinger.orgor connect with us onFacebook,Instagram,LinkedInandTwitter.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.