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Physician - Pediatrics - Neurology

Sanford Health · Marshfield, WI · Full time

Posted Mar 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The practice covers epilepsy, headaches, CP and movement disorders. Which areas are you strongest in and which would you want to build?

What they are checking: Honest self-assessment for a general child neurology role where subspecialty depth is welcome but not required.

Tell me about a time you gave a family a difficult diagnosis, like a progressive condition.

What they are checking: Compassion and clarity in a specialty where hard news is common.

What does evidence-based, patient-centered care look like to you in a busy neurology clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they can give a concrete example rather than repeat the phrase back.

What would you do

How do you manage a teenager with chronic daily headache who is missing school?

What they are checking: Whether they address lifestyle, medication overuse and function, not just prescribe.

Hospitalists take first call on nights and weekends and call you as a consultant. What do you need from them to make that work?

What they are checking: Whether they can set clear expectations so the supported call model actually protects their time.

How do you coordinate care for a child with cerebral palsy across therapy, orthopedics and school?

What they are checking: Whether they act as a care coordinator for complex patients in a multispecialty setting.

The role can support part-time work. How would you want to structure your schedule, and how would you keep continuity for patients?

What they are checking: Whether a reduced schedule would still give patients reliable access and follow-up.

About the work

Walk me through your evaluation of a child after a first unprovoked seizure.

What they are checking: Sound decisions about EEG, imaging and whether to start medication.

You'd consult in the PICU and NICU. How do you approach a neonate with suspected seizures?

What they are checking: Knowledge of neonatal seizure workup and coordination with the NICU team.

How do you decide when a child with epilepsy should be referred for surgical evaluation?

What they are checking: Recognition of drug-resistant epilepsy and timely referral beyond what the local center offers.

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The full job description

As published by Sanford Health.

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Visas Accepted H1B or J1 Specialty Pediatrics - Child Neurology Practice Details Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Neurologist to join a well-established practice located in the Department of Neurology. Position is full time but can support someone interested in part time work. The ideal candidate is eager to participate in a multispecialty group that provides patient-centered care rooted in evidence-based medicine. Subspecialty expertise is valuable but not required. The practice includes a full range of outpatient services including general Pediatric Neurology, epilepsy, headaches, CP, movement disorders along with inpatient PICU, NICU, and Pediatrics inpatient consults at our adjoining Children’s Hospital. Join a collegial team of physicians, a great support staff, working with highly trained Pediatric subspecialists on-site. Call is 1:3 weeks and is highly supported by a full team of Pediatric Hospitalists that take the initial call on evenings, nights and weekends, and you will only be called as a consultant if needed by the Pediatric Hospitalists. No parent phone calls. Outreach to other sites anticipated. Large referral base in Central and Western Wisconsin. Create the work life balance you are wanting with an option of a 4 or 5-day work week! Marshfield Children's Hospital Our 56-bed Children's Hospital is Central Wisconsin's only accredited pediatric hospital, and one of only four in Wisconsin. It is equipped with the latest technology, more than 40 pediatric specialties and board-certified pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and neonatologists. The hospital has a 24-bed level 3 NICU with 24/7 neonatology support and normal newborn nursery; 8 bed PICU with 24/7 pediatric intensivist support including sedation services; 26 bed pediatric acute beds including 8 bed Heme-Onc positive pressure rooms and 24/7 pediatric hospitalist support. Marshfield Children’s is an ACS Verified Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Program and a member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG). Certified child life specialists ensure children receive the emotional support they may need to cope with their treatment during their hospital stay. We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come. Community Description Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living, which includes below-national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested in making Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town, you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch educational opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin! Job Description Child Neurology Core Privileges include the ability to admit (if applicable to the setting), perform history and physical examinations, evaluate, diagnosis, treat, and provide consultation to neonates, infants, children and adolescents. Qualifications M.D. or D.O. degree. Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a residency shall provide his/her residency log. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services for at least 50 patients in the last 12 months. OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinic activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months. Successful completion of a Child Neurology residency accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy. Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions) Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists. Compensation Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance. Sanford Health – Marshfield Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This may qualify you for additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs. Recruiter Information Jessica Rutta, Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (715) 2215746 Or rutta.jessica@marshfieldclinic.org Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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