Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology - Epilepsy and EEG Specialist SMS-3811

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Medicine is seeking a specialist in Epilepsy and EEG to undertake duties involving administration, teaching, research, and medical service. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, teaching medical residents, conducting research, and participating in clinical trials.

The ideal candidate will be board certified in neurology and epilepsy, with a strong focus on patient care and education for underrepresented populations. A competitive salary range of $180,000 to $198,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
• Board certified or board eligible in neurology.
• Board certified or board eligible in epilepsy.
• At least one year of postdoctoral training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinics and inpatient services.
• Conduct teaching and presentations for residents and students.
• Participate in clinical trials of new therapies for neurologic disease.

Skills

Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

Board certified in neurology

Board certified in epilepsy

Experience in Epilepsy and EEG

Job description

Description

This position will specialize in Epilepsy and EEG and will perform responsibilities in administration, teaching, research and medical service for the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the Department of Neurology. The duties include direct patient care, teaching, work rounds, lectures, protocol development and staff education.

Examples of Duties

Teaching (10%)

• Presentation of lectures, seminars, conferences and rounds for residents and students (Years II, III and IV).
• Participate in Neurology grand rounds (attend weekly, present periodically).
• Participate in the basic science and other didactic curricula for neurology residents.
• Conduct clinical (bedside and otherwise) teaching of neurology and other house staff and medical students in the outpatient clinic and during rounds on inpatient service at assigned hospital(s).

Service (Patient Care) (80%)

• Develop and maintain a professional practice in accordance with departmental policy and the University practice plan (SIU Healthcare).
• Conduct 7 half-days of outpatient clinics per week including supervision of resident clinic and access for general neurology with a reduced schedule when staffing the inpatient service.
• Interpret EEGs and long‑term monitoring EEGs.
• Participate in evaluation of patients for epilepsy surgery, including noninvasive and invasive video EEG monitoring and electrocorticography.
• Supervise and interpret intra‑operative monitoring studies.
• Provide inpatient care through consultations and, when appropriate, principal care as part of weekly rotations on the neurology inpatient service at assigned hospital(s).
• Provide outreach outpatient clinics as needed.

Administration (5%)

• Serve on university, departmental and hospital committees as needed.
• Participate in scheduled meetings as a member of the hospital staff at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital and other partners as needed.

Research (5%)

(Time devoted to research will be raised or lowered depending on a faculty member’s productivity and career goals. Time in research can/will be moved to teaching or clinical service, accordingly.)

• Participate in clinical trials of new therapies for neurologic disease.
• Participate in multi‑center clinical trials of new therapies for epilepsy disorders.
• Publish research in peer‑reviewed journals and other suitable scientific media.
• Present at regional, national and international scientific meetings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
• Board certified or board eligible in neurology.
• Board certified or board eligible in epilepsy.
• At least one year of postdoctoral training or equivalent job experience in Epilepsy and EEG.

Desirable Qualifications

The successful candidate will have knowledge and practical skills in the diagnosis and care of patients with epilepsy and will have specialized expertise for interpreting EEGs, long‑term monitoring EEGs and intra‑operative monitoring.

Supplemental Information

The budgeted annual salary range is $180,000 to $198,000, representing the academic base salary only, which is funded through the University. Additional clinical compensation will be provided separately through a member practice agreement.

Pre‑employment background screenings required.