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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Pediatric Neurologist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States

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Posting Information

Department: Peds‑Wilmington – 412012

Posting Open Date: 02/11/2025

Application Deadline: (none)

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Pediatric Neurologist

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0005466

Full‑time/Part‑time: Full‑Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2025

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Position Summary The University of North Carolina School of Medicine is seeking a clinical faculty member to practice in our multi‑specialty academic practice in Wilmington, NC. This team is part of an innovative partnership between UNC Health, UNC School of Medicine and Novant Health to provide specialty care to children from communities throughout southeastern and coastal NC. The Novant Health‑New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NH‑NHRMC) facility is a full spectrum community‑based, multispecialty practice and a children's hospital that includes a 45 bed Level III NICU, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and inpatient unit. Through the partnership between Novant Health and UNC Children’s, NH‑NHRMC is the tertiary care referral hospital for children in Coastal and Southern NC. This position would join two other pediatric neurologist based at the Wilmington regional campus and two excellent advanced practice providers. The candidate must be board certified/eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and additional training in either sleep medicine or epilepsy is preferred, but not required. Ability to interpret EEGs is required. The faculty member will also be expected to develop and perform clinical activities in surrounding outreach locations in southeastern NC. There is an ongoing expansion of educational opportunities with medical students, other health profession students, and residents in Wilmington. Though not the primary focus of the center, research opportunities are also available. This is a full‑time, open rank clinical faculty position, on the fixed term track with the option of part‑time. Salary will be based on experience and aligned to community‑based specialist rates. The benefit package is extremely generous. Incentive compensation will support highly productive providers and meet other targets aligned with broad system goals. Wilmington, NC is a charming, coastal city of ~125,000 people located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular destination because of its moderate, four‑season climate, historic preservation district, annual cultural events, and numerous championship golf courses. The historic downtown offers a 1.75‑mile River walk and the nearby Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure Beaches are all within half‑hour drives from downtown Wilmington.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements The candidate must be board certified/eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. Ability to interpret EEGs is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Additional training in either sleep medicine or epilepsy is preferred, but not required.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.

Department Contact Information Name and Title: Sonia Varghese, MD, UNC Children’s Wilmington, Medical Director, Outpatient Pediatrics

Telephone or Email: sonia_varghese@med.unc.edu

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)‑962‑1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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