Opportunity Details
Department of Neurology
Neurology
Clinician
Commensurate w/Experience
Academic Pediatric Neurologist-Community-based Outpatient Neurology
Community-based Outpatient Neurology Position Within World-Class WashU Medicine
The Division of Pediatric & Developmental Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, in partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, is seeking a full-time academic Pediatric Neurologist to join our Pediatric General Neurology Section’s multidisciplinary team dedicated to
managing complex pediatric neurological disorders. The primary clinical care location will be the newest, state-of-the-art St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center in Wentzville, MO. This location offers a full and convenient range of necessary on-site ancillary services such as EEG, outpatient lab, ambulatory procedure center, therapy services, sleep lab, imaging center, pharmacy, and urgent care.
This role offers an outstanding opportunity to provide clinical care and engage in clinical or translational research within a world-class academic medical center which houses one of the top NIH-funded Department of Neurology in the country. The Department of Neurology is particularly known for its collaborative atmosphere and mentoring of young faculty members in a vibrant city with a favorable cost of living. St. Louis is ranked as one of the Top 100 Best Places to live by U.S. News & World Report and offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living well below the national average with a vibrant mix of urban sophistication and Midwestern warmth.
The successful applicant will be appointed at a Washington University Medical School rank
(Assistant, Associate Professor, Professor) commensurate with experience, training and achievements in addition to teaching activities.
Position Highlights:
- Predominant outpatient focus on the evaluation and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents with neurological conditions at a new, state-of-the-art care location
- Participation in relevant subspecialty clinics (e.g., Epilepsy, Neuromuscular, Movement Disorders, Neuroimmunology, Neonatal Neurology) based on interest and expertise.
- Procedural Flexibility: Robust support to build and integrate specialized clinical interests, including EEG, EMG, Sleep Study reading, and in-office procedures (e.g., Botulinum toxin injections).
- No mandatory inpatient call requirements.
- Research & Academic Activity: Engage in scholarly activities, clinical trials, or translational research aligned with Department priorities.
- Opportunities to teach and mentor the best and brightest medical students, pediatric neurology residents, and fellows in clinical settings and formal academic conferences.
- Elite Clinical Support: Practice alongside dedicated, award-winning neurology nurses and certified medical assistants who manage clinic workflows and patient triage.
- Geographic Stability: No split-campus daily travel required.
- Top-Tier Financial Package: Highly competitive salary and incentive pay structure and excellent benefits package: Benefits | Human Resources | Washington University in St. Louis
Working Environment & Benefits
- Primary Facility: St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center in Wentzville, MO
- Faculty Rank: Academic appointment rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) will be commensurate with experience and credentials.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation package, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement options, tuition assistance, and generous support for continuing medical education (CME).
Qualifications
- Education: MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. Eligible for an unrestricted Missouri medical license.
- Fellowship: Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Neurology fellowship program. Subspecialty fellowship training (e.g., Epilepsy, Neuromuscular) is welcomed, but not required.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills, dedication to patient- and family-centered care, and commitment to academic medicine and medical education.
EEO Statement
The Department of Neurology employs over 150 faculty members and offers neurological care in all subspecialties. Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
Washington University School of Medicine
Department of Neurology
Christopher Smyser
9/25/2026
No end date
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.