Chief of Pediatric Neurology - MUSC Faculty

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time (Faculty), 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
• Employer: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000066967

This is a rare opportunity to lead the transformation of pediatric neuroscience across South Carolina and help build one of the premier pediatric neuroscience programs in the Southeast.

• The Department of Pediatrics, MUSC Children’s Health, and the College of Medicine have made a substantial long-term commitment to growth, including approved strategic expansion to 13 pediatric neurologist faculty positions and six advanced practice provider positions.
• The next Chief will partner closely with Department, Hospital, and College leadership to expand clinical programs, strengthen education and research, improve statewide access, and advance a multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience strategy.
• MUSC is located in Charleston, South Carolina, a historic, vibrant, coastal city known for outstanding quality of life, nationally recognized culture, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly amenities.

Opportunity Thesis

Few opportunities combine the stability of an established children’s hospital with the chance to build something transformative. The next Division Chief will have the support, resources, and institutional commitment needed to shape pediatric neuroscience across South Carolina for decades to come.

History of Client

• Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research, and patient care.
• MUSC educates more than 3,200 students across six colleges, including Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, and trains more than 1000 residents and fellows in its health system.
• MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2026 and leads the state overall in research funding, as well as federal and National Institutes of Health funding.
• MUSC Health provides patient care across 16 hospitals, approximately 2,700 beds, more than 350 telehealth sites, and nearly 750 care locations across South Carolina.
• MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $10.1 billion, and nearly 26,000 MUSC family members deliver education, research, and patient care.

MUSC Children’s Health

• MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital is a 250-bed hospital in downtown Charleston and part of MUSC Children’s Health.
• MUSC Children’s Health provides pediatric expertise across more than 26 specialty areas and delivers care through the pediatric hospital and multiple neighborhood locations throughout the Lowcountry.
• As a Level 1 Trauma Center, the pediatric emergency department specializes in emergency care for serious injury or illness, supported by collaboration with pediatricians throughout the community.
• MUSC Children’s Health is a major pediatric clinical research center through the Charles P. Darby Research Institute, supporting translation of laboratory advances to bedside, development of new technologies, and clinical trials.

MUSC Pediatric Neurology

The Division of Pediatric Neurology provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for children with neurological disorders, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, headaches, movement disorders, and other complex conditions. The program is multidisciplinary and includes pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, therapists, advanced practice providers, and other neuroscience partners.

CURRENT STRATEGIC MOMENT

The Division Chief will have the opportunity to lead this strategic rebuilding effort with strong executive support for growth.

Institutional Commitment to Growth

MUSC has made a substantial long-term commitment to building one of the premier pediatric neurology programs in the Southeast. The Department of Pediatrics and MUSC Children’s Health have approved a strategic expansion to 13 pediatric neurologist faculty positions, supported by a multidisciplinary team of advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, and neuroscience specialists.

Institutional Commitment

Long-term vision for one of the Southeast’s largest academic pediatric neurology divisions

KEY LEADERSHIP PRIORITIES

• Expand epilepsy and inpatient neurology: Strengthen the clinical platform and ensure access to timely, high-quality care for children with neurologic disease.
• Develop priority programs: Advance neurocritical care, movement disorders, neuromuscular medicine, headache, neurodevelopment, fetal neurology, and other areas aligned with institutional need.
• Strengthen education and mentorship: Support the Child Neurology Residency Program and mentor trainees, junior faculty, and emerging leaders.
• Advance research and innovation: Create an environment that supports scholarship, clinical research, and collaborative discovery.
• Build statewide access: Leverage outreach clinics, tele-neurology, and multidisciplinary partnerships to improve access across South Carolina.

RESOURCES ALREADY IN PLACE

• Strong pediatric subspecialty partnerships and committed departmental and hospital leadership.
• Remote EEG partnerships and a broader institutional commitment to innovative care models.
• Existing infrastructure through MUSC Children’s Health, Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, the College of Medicine, and the Child Neurology Residency Program.

VISION FOR A PEDIATRIC NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE

MUSC’s long-term vision includes the development of a multidisciplinary Pediatric Neuroscience Institute integrating Pediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Developmental Pediatrics, PM&R, Epilepsy, Stroke, Neurocritical Care, Neuromuscular Medicine, Movement Disorders, Headache, Neurodevelopment, and Fetal Neurology. The next Division Chief will have the opportunity to help design and lead an integrated neuroscience enterprise that improves care coordination, expands access, supports education and research, and positions MUSC as a regional destination for complex pediatric neuroscience care.

• Andrew M. Atz, MD: Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics; Hiring Authority
• Antavius Farr-Heyward: Human Resources Manager
• James Anderson: Search oversight and strategic support, AMN Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION AND LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• Serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology and provide strategic, clinical, academic, and administrative leadership for the Division.
• Develop and execute a bold vision for pediatric neuroscience in partnership with the Department of Pediatrics, MUSC Children’s Health, the College of Medicine, and key neuroscience stakeholders.
• Expand clinical programs, strengthen inpatient and ambulatory care, and build innovative models that improve access for children throughout South Carolina.
• Advance the educational mission, including support for the Child Neurology Residency Program and mentorship of trainees and junior faculty.
• Collaborate across specialties, including Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Developmental Pediatrics, PM&R, Neurocritical Care, and other partners.
• Support scholarship, research, innovation, and program development consistent with the mission of a leading academic children’s hospital.

FINANCIAL PACKAGE

• Employment by the Medical University of South Carolina.
• Competitive compensation package, with base salary informed by relevant academic market benchmarks and leadership expectations.
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance as appropriate.
• Excellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions.
• Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays consistent with MUSC policy.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Nationally respected pediatric neurologist with demonstrated success in academic leadership.
• Board certification in Pediatric Neurology and eligibility for licensure in South Carolina.
• Qualifications for an academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level preferred, commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, scholarship, innovation, and service.
• Ability to develop a compelling strategic vision and work collaboratively with institutional leaders to execute that vision.
• Record of achievement in research, scholarship, education, or clinical program development appropriate to an academic leadership role.

WHY CHARLESTON

Charleston offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle with nationally recognized culture, outstanding restaurants, historic neighborhoods, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and access to beaches, waterways, and family-friendly amenities. For candidates and families, Charleston provides a rare combination of academic opportunity, professional impact, and quality of life.

• Qualified candidates will be shared with Dr. Atz, Antavius Farr-Heyward, and other designated search stakeholders.
• Feedback on candidates should be provided within 24 to 48 hours of submission to maintain momentum and candidate engagement.
• Once mutual interest has been confirmed, AMN Healthcare will coordinate an introductory call or virtual meeting with MUSC leadership.
• Selected candidates will be invited to participate in the formal interview process, which may include virtual and on-site components.
• Post-interview feedback should be provided within 48 hours whenever possible. Timely feedback is critical to maintaining candidate interest in a competitive pediatric neurology leadership market.
• After the visit and stakeholder debrief, the search team should be able to determine whether the candidate will move forward in the process or be considered for an offer.
• Candidates must apply for the position online before they can complete the interview process, consistent with MUSC requirements.

PARTNERSHIP EXCLUSIVITY AGREEMENT (IF APPLICABLE)

AMN Healthcare and MUSC have entered into an exclusive agreement for this search referenced in D3 in the partnership agreement. To create a seamless search process, there is an expectation that all candidates who apply to the internal MUSC application portal or contact members of the MUSC team directly be forwarded to Ben Moulton for vetting and process coordination.

Candidates may receive cobranded outreach or have a prior connection to the institution or a current faculty member, causing them to go directly to that contact to learn more. Please direct those candidates by email back to Ben Moulton. This demonstrates that the nationwide marketing campaign is working and allows all candidates to experience an equal, coordinated, and balanced process.

Process Alignment: The same level of information will be provided on all interested candidates, including level of interest, timing, needs, background, license verification, references, and other relevant details, regardless of origin. This helps eliminate perceived bias, supports equity in the decision-making process, protects the reputation of the program and institution, and allows MUSC to make the most informed decision when offering and onboarding a new faculty leader.

Response Rate and Time to Fill: For searches of this type, AMN Healthcare utilizes cobranded candidate sourcing and advertising campaigns to target pediatric neurology leaders and relevant academic faculty. The team will leverage MUSC’s name, logo, specific facility information, and Charleston location details to promote the opportunity extensively in the candidate market. Direct applicants and faculty referrals should be forwarded to AMN Healthcare so the team can begin the vetting process immediately.

The benefit of sharing direct applicant information with AMN Healthcare is that the search consultants can screen candidates who are not qualified or seriously committed to interviewing and/or accepting the opportunity, which saves the MUSC team time and supports a more consistent candidate experience.

Note: MUSC may exclude candidates who are already in the interview process as well as current MUSC fellows, as appropriate.

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