Overview
AdventHealth for Children at the Walt Disney Pavilion is seeking a dynamic and visionary Pediatric Neurology Medical Director to lead the strategic rebuilding and expansion of our Pediatric Neurology program. This role represents a unique opportunity to transform a primarily epilepsy-focused service into a comprehensive, regionally recognized pediatric neurology program, while maintaining a meaningful clinical practice.
Program Overview
The Pediatric Neuroscience Center at AdventHealth for Children currently includes a Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Sleep Center, Multidisciplinary Neurofibromatosis Clinic, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic, Congenital Neurosurgery Clinic, and Craniofacial Clinic. These programs are supported by a strong team of pediatric neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, and subspecialists.
The hospital features:
- A 20-bed dedicated neuroscience inpatient unit with an embedded 8-bed epilepsy monitoring unit, expanding to 24 beds on a newly renovated neuroscience floor
- Advanced diagnostic and imaging capabilities including 3T MRI, PET, SPECT, and MEG
- Robust referral base through AdventHealth’s statewide pediatric network
Role Summary
This newly requested Medical Directorship will provide clinical leadership, program development, quality oversight, and alignment with AdventHealth for Children growth priorities. The Medical Director will partner closely with hospital and physician leadership to expand pediatric neurology services, enhance patient access, and strengthen multidisciplinary care models.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative / Leadership (0.2 FTE):
- Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the Pediatric Neurology program
- Rebuild and expand services from a primarily epilepsy-based practice into comprehensive pediatric neurology
- Develop and grow general pediatric neurology services
- Expand key subspecialty programs including (but not limited to):
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Movement disorders
- Neonatal neurology
- Recruit, mentor, and support pediatric neurology providers and advanced practice clinicians
- Collaborate with pediatric neurosurgery, hospitalists, intensivists, and other pediatric subspecialties to ensure continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings
- Standardize care pathways and promote evidence-based clinical practice
- Oversee quality metrics, patient experience initiatives, referral growth, and regional program visibility
- Advance multidisciplinary care models to improve outcomes and access for pediatric patients
Clinical (0.8 FTE):
- Provide comprehensive pediatric neurology care in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Maintain a clinical focus aligned with program needs and personal subspecialty interests
- Participate in call coverage consistent with program structure
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Neurology (ABPN)
- Eligible for or currently holding a Florida medical license
- Demonstrated leadership experience or strong interest in clinical program development
- Commitment to collaborative, patient- and family-centered care
- Subspecialty expertise or interest aligned with program growth initiatives strongly preferred
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
Community Description
AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.