Entry Level Pediatric Neurologist Jobs
New grad pediatric neurologist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong residency training or fellowship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Oregon Health & Science University, Boys Town, and ECU Health hiring at this level now.
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Department Overview:
About Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Doernbecher Children's Hospital is Oregon's only academic children's hospital and a major referral center for the Pacific Northwest. The Division of Pediatric Neurology includes specialists in epilepsy, neurogenetics, vascular neurology, neuromuscular medicine, neuroimmunology, neurocritical care, and movement disorders. Our multidisciplinary approach provides comprehensive care for children with complex neurologic disease across Oregon, southwest Washington, and neighboring states.
About Portland
Located between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, Portland offers exceptional access to hiking, skiing, cycling, and the Oregon coast, along with vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a thriving food and arts scene. It is an ideal location for physicians seeking an outstanding academic career and exceptional quality of life.
Function/Duties of Position:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a BC/BE Child Neurologist with fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in pediatric movement disorders and/or tone management to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for children with complex movement disorders, dystonia, spasticity, hyperkinetic movement disorders, Parkinsonism, ataxia, tremor, tic disorders, and other neurologic conditions affecting motor function. The successful candidate will play an integral role in both the diagnostic evaluation and longitudinal management of children with complex neurologic disorders while helping to expand our regional referral program. Candidates with expertise in deep brain stimulation (DBS) will have the opportunity to lead the development of a multidisciplinary pediatric DBS program.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and manage children with inherited and acquired movement disorders, including dystonia, chorea, ataxia, tremor, myoclonus, tic disorders, Parkinsonism, and functional movement disorders.
- Provide comprehensive tone management for children with spasticity and dystonia using a multidisciplinary approach in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Perform procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, baclofen pump management, deep brain stimulation management, formal gait evaluation, with opportunities to expand procedural expertise (training available if needed).
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, genetics, developmental pediatrics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, adult movement disorders specialists, and other pediatric subspecialties.
Academic Opportunities
OHSU offers a strong academic environment with opportunities to develop clinical, research, quality improvement, and educational programs. Faculty are encouraged to pursue their academic interests, including clinical research, translational science, multicenter collaborations, and trainee education. Faculty will be encouraged to maintain and develop national and international clinical and research collaborations.
Teaching
Faculty participate in the education of pediatric neurology residents, adult neurology residents, pediatric residents, medical students, and trainees in other divisions (e.g. pediatric intensive care, emergency medicine) through inpatient service, outpatient clinics, conferences, and didactic teaching. Potential for development of a pediatric stroke fellowship program.
Required Qualifications:
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Board certified or board eligible in Child Neurology
- Fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in Pediatric Movement Disorders, Movement Disorders, Neurogenetics, or a related field preferred
- Experience with botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal baclofen management, deep brain stimulation programs, or multidisciplinary tone management is desirable but not required
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Oregon
Additional Details:
Apply here online:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV and cover letter describing their clinical interests, procedural experience, and academic goals.
Why apply to OHSU?:
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Department Overview:
About Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Doernbecher Children's Hospital is Oregon's only academic children's hospital and a major referral center for the Pacific Northwest. The Division of Pediatric Neurology includes specialists in epilepsy, neurogenetics, vascular neurology, neuromuscular medicine, neuroimmunology, neurocritical care, and movement disorders. Our multidisciplinary approach provides comprehensive care for children with complex neurologic disease across Oregon, southwest Washington, and neighboring states.
About Portland
Located between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, Portland offers exceptional access to hiking, skiing, cycling, and the Oregon coast, along with vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a thriving food and arts scene. It is an ideal location for physicians seeking an outstanding academic career and exceptional quality of life.
Function/Duties of Position:
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a BC/BE Child Neurologist with fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in pediatric movement disorders and/or tone management to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for children with complex movement disorders, dystonia, spasticity, hyperkinetic movement disorders, Parkinsonism, ataxia, tremor, tic disorders, and other neurologic conditions affecting motor function. The successful candidate will play an integral role in both the diagnostic evaluation and longitudinal management of children with complex neurologic disorders while helping to expand our regional referral program. Candidates with expertise in deep brain stimulation (DBS) will have the opportunity to lead the development of a multidisciplinary pediatric DBS program.
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and manage children with inherited and acquired movement disorders, including dystonia, chorea, ataxia, tremor, myoclonus, tic disorders, Parkinsonism, and functional movement disorders.
- Provide comprehensive tone management for children with spasticity and dystonia using a multidisciplinary approach in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Perform procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, baclofen pump management, deep brain stimulation management, formal gait evaluation, with opportunities to expand procedural expertise (training available if needed).
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, genetics, developmental pediatrics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, adult movement disorders specialists, and other pediatric subspecialties.
Academic Opportunities
OHSU offers a strong academic environment with opportunities to develop clinical, research, quality improvement, and educational programs. Faculty are encouraged to pursue their academic interests, including clinical research, translational science, multicenter collaborations, and trainee education. Faculty will be encouraged to maintain and develop national and international clinical and research collaborations.
Teaching
Faculty participate in the education of pediatric neurology residents, adult neurology residents, pediatric residents, medical students, and trainees in other divisions (e.g. pediatric intensive care, emergency medicine) through inpatient service, outpatient clinics, conferences, and didactic teaching. Potential for development of a pediatric stroke fellowship program.
Required Qualifications:
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Board certified or board eligible in Child Neurology
- Fellowship training or demonstrated expertise in Pediatric Movement Disorders, Movement Disorders, Neurogenetics, or a related field preferred
- Experience with botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal baclofen management, deep brain stimulation programs, or multidisciplinary tone management is desirable but not required
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Oregon
Additional Details:
Apply here online:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV and cover letter describing their clinical interests, procedural experience, and academic goals.
Why apply to OHSU?:
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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Entry Level Pediatric Neurologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pediatric neurologist job?
Start by completing a child neurology fellowship, as most entry level pediatric neurologist positions require board eligibility or certification alongside your residency. Highlight clinical rotations, research publications, and any subspecialty training in epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, or neurodevelopmental conditions. Strong letters of recommendation from attending physicians and a clear focus area give candidates a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level pediatric neurologists?
Companies hiring entry level pediatric neurologists right now include Oregon Health & Science University, Boys Town, and ECU Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from children's hospitals, academic medical centers, and large pediatric specialty group practices that have structured onboarding for newly fellowship-trained physicians.
Are there remote entry level pediatric neurologist jobs?
Yes, though most positions involve direct patient care and are therefore on-site. About 0% of entry level pediatric neurologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth consultations, EEG interpretation, or academic research responsibilities that do not require a physical clinic presence.
Are these new grad pediatric neurologist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pediatric neurologist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of post-fellowship experience, accepts applicants who are board-eligible rather than board-certified, or explicitly values internship rotations and training-program experience alongside a clinical portfolio.
Which industries hire the most entry level pediatric neurologists?
Entry Level pediatric neurologist roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate dedicated pediatric departments, support fellowship-to-staff pipelines, and carry the patient volume needed to justify bringing on newly trained specialists.