Pediatric Neurology Medical Director Opportunity in Greenville, NC

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Maynard Children's Hospital at ECU Health Medical Center and ECU Health Neurology–Greenville are seeking a visionary, board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Neurologist to serve as Medical Director of Pediatric Neurology. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established neurology practice and provide leadership in advancing and expanding pediatric neurology services across eastern North Carolina.

As Medical Director, you will have the opportunity to develop the clinical vision, expand pediatric neurology services, and build a comprehensive program that meets the growing needs of children across a 29-county service area. Supported by an exceptional pediatric hospital, a nationally recognized neuroscience service line, and ECU Health, you will help shape the future of pediatric neuroscience while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Employment by ECU Health Physicians
• Academic appointment with East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor
• Hospital privileges at ECU Health Medical Center, a 974-bed tertiary referral center and the home to The James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital
• State-of-the-art children’s hospital features a 72-bed NICU (the second largest in North Carolina), a 12-bed PICU, 42 general/intermediate pediatric beds, and a comprehensive team of pediatric subspecialists, providing a collaborative environment for the incoming Medical Director
• Opportunity to build and grow a multidisciplinary pediatric neurology program
• 100% pediatric neurology clinical care and program development
• Strong support from East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
• Established clinical neuroscience team inclusive of 10 neurosurgeons, including a pediatric neurosurgeon, 20 + neurologists including an interventional neurologist, 4 vascular neurologists, 4 neurointensivists and 13 subspecialty neurologists. The subspecialties include pediatric neurology, epilepsy, movement disorders, headache, neuromuscular, sleep medicine and intraoperative monitoring.
• Teaching and clinical research opportunities exists for interested applicants
• Built-in referral network that includes 8 ECU Health owned regional community-based hospitals and a large network of ambulatory practices
• Pediatric transport resources include North Carolina’s only pediatric medical transport helicopter
• On-site Infusion Suite
• In office Lab, EEG, EMG and Nerve Conduction
• Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefit Package to include: Annual CME Stipend, Relocation, Vacation, Sick, & Holidays, Malpractice (with tail), 401k matching program/ 457b, Medical, Dental & Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits plan, qualified applicants may also be eligible for loan repayment, sign-on bonus, income guarantees, and residency/fellowship paid commitment stipends.

If you, or a colleague, are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Heather Kelly at (252) 406-4498, or Heather.Kelly@ecuhealth.org.

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of more than 15,000 team members, nine hospitals, a children's hospital and a physician group that encompasses over 1,200 academic and community providers practicing in over 220 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 120 locations. The flagship ECU Health Medical Center and ECU Health’s Maynard Children’s Hospital – both Level I Trauma Centers – serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research. For more information, visit careers.ecuhealth.org.

ECU Health Physicians, the employed provider group of ECU Health, is comprised of over 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers across more than 120 locations in eastern North Carolina. The group provides the infrastructure and leadership needed to manage a modern medical practice, including processes for billing and collection, group contracting, electronic medical records and other technologies.

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Awards and accreditations

• Comprehensive Stroke Center, Joint Commission
• American Heart Association Commitment to Quality Award
• Get With The Guidelines Awards for STEMI & NSTEMI, Stroke, Type II Diabetes and Resuscitation
• Magnet® designation
• GammaTile® Center of Excellence

Widely recognized as the thriving cultural, educational, economic and medical hub of eastern North Carolina, Greenville is the 11th largest city in the state with a metropolitan population of more than 95,000. Mild winter temperatures make it perfect for year-round golfing and park outings, while the summer months offer easy beach getaways with short drives to the picturesque Outer Banks and the stunning Crystal Coast. With an array of excellent restaurants, fascinating museums, charming art galleries, and unique antique shops, Greenville offers an exceptional quality of life that is hard to beat.

• Named one of Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2025 and 2026
• Conveniently located 45 miles east of I-95, about an hour and half from Raleigh and from the pristine beaches of the Crystal Coast
• Home to East Carolina University (ECU) – a vibrant university with an annual enrollment of more than 24,000 students – and The Brody School of Medicine, one of the most diverse medical schools in the country
• Numerous waterways, parks and the Greenville Greenway System are perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and camping
• Cost of living below the national average, diverse and affordable housing and excellent educational opportunities, both public and private
• Investment of more than $500 million in downtown Greenville’s revitalization bringing new restaurants, shops, businesses, and residents to the area

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.