Senior Physician Neuropediatrics Kinderspital 80-100% — Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS)
- Location
- Luzern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 258 days ago
Role overview
The Children's Hospital Central Switzerland of the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS) is one of the largest children's hospitals in Switzerland and provides the entire Central Switzerland region with the highest level of care.
Our employees work around the clock to ensure that children, young people and their relatives are in measurably better care.
The LUKS with locations in Lucerne, Sursee and Wolhusen is a company of the LUKS Group and is therefore one of the leading hospital groups in Switzerland.
- The Children's Hospital Central Switzerland of the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS) is one of the largest children's hospitals in Switzerland and provides the entire Central Switzerland region with the highest level of care.
- Our employees work around the clock to ensure that children, young people and their relatives are in measurably better care.
- Shape the future of neuropediatrics with us in the heart of Central Switzerland.
- The Central Switzerland Children's Hospital at the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS) is one of the largest children's hospitals in Switzerland and cares for the children of the entire region at a university level.
- is technically strong, personally convincing: specialist title in pediatric and adolescent medicine as well as further training with a focus on neuropediatrics or equivalent qualification
- Ideally EEG certificate and experience in a center hospital or a university clinic
Main responsibilities
- Shape the future of neuropediatrics with us in the heart of Central Switzerland.
- The Central Switzerland Children's Hospital at the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS) is one of the largest children's hospitals in Switzerland and cares for the children of the entire region at a university level.
- We treat children and young people with common as well as highly complex and rare diseases with commitment, expertise and heart
- With the new management of neuropediatrics and the move to the new children's and women's hospital at the end of 2026, we are opening a new chapter: We are building a committed and competent team that combines cutting-edge medicine with humanity in a state-of-the-art, child-friendly environment. Become part of this departure
- Your tasks are responsible and exciting: care and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with neuropediatric issues on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
- Active participation and further development of the neuropediatric team under innovative leadership.
- Close interdisciplinary collaboration with adult neurology, pediatric neuroorthopedics, neurosurgery, neuroradiology and other pediatric specialist disciplines.
- Consultative work within the children's hospital
- Teaching and further training are important to us: You are involved as a lecturer in the Joint Medical Master (pediatrics subject block) and actively contribute to the further development and motivation of young doctors Requirements:
Key requirements
- is technically strong, personally convincing: specialist title in pediatric and adolescent medicine as well as further training with a focus on neuropediatrics or equivalent qualification
- Ideally EEG certificate and experience in a center hospital or a university clinic
- Interest in clinical research or university teaching is welcome
- Structured, reliable and goal-oriented way of working with a strong sense of responsibility.
- In addition, enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration, high social skills and empathetic, clear communication We offer:
- An exciting new development phase with the opportunity to introduce and help shape your own priorities
- A broad, demanding neuropediatric spectrum in a modern and interprofessional environment
- A lived culture of appreciation and collaboration that combines professionalism with warmth
- Attractive employment conditions, long-term prospects and all of this in one of the most scenic regions in Switzerland
- Ideally, EEG certificate and experience in a central hospital or university clinic
- Structured, reliable, and goal-oriented work with a strong sense of responsibility
- Joy in interdisciplinary collaboration, high social competence, and empathetic, clear communication
Additional details
- With the new management of neuropediatrics and the move to the new children's and women's hospital at the end of 2026, we are opening a new chapter: We are building a committed and competent team that combines cutting-edge medicine with humanity in a state-of-the-art, child-friendly environment. Become part of this departure
- Your profile is technically strong, personally convincing: specialist title in pediatric and adolescent medicine as well as further training with a focus on neuropediatrics or equivalent qualification
Notes and original content
- With the new management of neuropediatrics and the move to the new children's and women's hospital at the end of 2026, we are opening a new chapter: We are building a committed and competent team that combines cutting-edge medicine with humanity in a state-of-the-art, child-friendly environment.
- Become part of this departure
Questions about this listing
What salary does Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) offer for this role?
Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) lists CHF 96'000 - 146'000 gross per year for this position in Luzern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Luzerner Kantonsspital (LUKS) offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Lucerne?
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