Epilepsy Neurologist

Saint Luke's Health System; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated epileptologist to join a growing team in Kansas City. This outpatient role offers a unique opportunity to focus on epilepsy care within a state-of-the-art facility, providing comprehensive patient monitoring and EEG interpretation. The position supports a balanced lifestyle with shared on-call responsibilities and access to a wealth of research opportunities. Join an innovative team during an exciting growth phase, contributing to advanced surgical options and a thriving neurology residency program. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice insurance

Tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Generous yearly CME allowance

Qualifications

• Candidates must be BC/BE and have completed a Neurology residency and Epilepsy fellowship.
• Research opportunities available with potential start-up funding.

Responsibilities

• Focus on epilepsy care and manage a diverse range of patients.
• Collaborate with functional neurosurgeons for advanced surgical options.

Skills

Epilepsy care

Neurology residency

EEG interpretation

Research skills

Education

BC/BE certification

Completed Neurology residency program

Completed Epilepsy fellowship

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute in Kansas City, MO is seeking a dedicated BC/BE epileptologist to join our growing team. This outpatient position offers a unique opportunity to focus on epilepsy care, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative environment.

About the position:

• The physician’s primary focus will be on epilepsy, with opportunities to manage and treat a diverse range of patients.
• The current team consists of 2 experienced neurologists who are enthusiastic about expanding and supporting our rapidly growing program.
• On-call responsibilities are shared among the neurologists, providing a balanced lifestyle in addition to the support of Advanced Practice Providers.
• Full access to our EMU for comprehensive patient monitoring and EEG interpretation as well as a fully integrated Epic EMR.
• Join our team during an exciting time as we actively build our epilepsy surgery program; collaborate closely with our highly trained functional neurosurgeons to offer advanced surgical options for patients.
• Saint Luke’s Hospital is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School; opportunity for academic appointment through UMKC, commensurate with level of experience.
• The neurology residency program provides 12 residents educational opportunities in all of the Neuroscience Institute’s comprehensive treatment centers.
• Abundance of research opportunities and track record of success; possibility for start-up funding for motivated candidates.
• Saint Luke’s has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous yearly CME allowance.
• Requirements: Candidates must be BC/BE, have successfully completed a Neurology residency program, and must have completed or be in the process of completing an Epilepsy fellowship.
• This position cannot currently support J-1 Visa candidates.

About Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute
Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute is a national leader in neurological treatment, advancing clinical research and evidence-based clinical practice. The only dedicated neuroscience hospital in Kansas City, the Institute is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery. Our physicians provide patient-centered, leading-edge care to thousands of patients from all over the country. The Institute combines highly specialized neuroscientists in neurology, neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. We provide comprehensive treatment for the most complex neurological diseases, including stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, Parkinson’s Disease and movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, headache, concussion, as well as aneurysms and intracerebral hemorrhages. The institute’s multispecialty team provides the latest in minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques for the treatment of acute and chronic back pain.

About Saint Luke’s Health System
Saint Luke’s Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in quality, compassionate health care. With more than 14 hospitals and campuses and over 100 primary care and specialty offices, Saint Luke’s team of world-class physicians and caregivers deliver exceptional care to patients across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. For more than 140 years, Saint Luke’s has been dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. The health system’s outstanding clinical outcomes, reputation for exceptional customer service, dedication to research and innovation, and state-of-the-art facilities and technology reflect our vision of being “the best place to get care, the best place to give care.”

About Kansas City
Saint Luke's is proud to call Kansas City home. With locations on both sides of the state line, the health system serves more than 2.1 million people and 240 neighborhoods in Kansas and Missouri. USA Today has regularly named Kansas City a top area for affordability, high-quality schools, and low traffic. The greater Kansas City metro area is a vibrant, growing community known for its thriving arts scene, world champion sports teams, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life.