Epilepsy Neurologist - Saint Luke's - Kansas City, MO

National Medical Association; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute seeks a dedicated BC/BE Epileptologist for an outpatient role focusing on epilepsy care. This position allows for collaboration in a state-of-the-art environment, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for research, teaching, and involvement in advanced surgical programs.

Benefits

Highly competitive employment package

Medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance

Tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Generous CME allowance

Qualifications

• Candidates must be BC/BE and have completed a Neurology residency.
• Completion or ongoing Epilepsy fellowship is required.

Responsibilities

• Primary focus on epilepsy, management of diverse patients.
• Shared on-call responsibilities with neurologists.
• Collaboration with neurosurgeons for surgical options.

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

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 along with support from 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 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 experience.
• The neurology residency program offers educational opportunities for 12 residents across all of the Neuroscience Institute's treatment centers.
• Research opportunities are abundant, with a track record of success; potential for start-up funding for motivated candidates.
• Saint Luke's offers a highly competitive employment package, including a guaranteed salary, excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, a tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, and a generous CME allowance.
• Requirements: Candidates must be BC/BE, have completed a Neurology residency, and have completed or be in the process of completing an Epilepsy fellowship.
• This position does not support J-1 Visa candidates at this time.

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 practice. It is the only dedicated neuroscience hospital in Kansas City, ranked consistently by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery. Our physicians provide patient-centered, cutting-edge care to thousands of patients nationwide. The Institute's team includes specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. We treat complex neurological conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, headache, concussion, aneurysms, and intracerebral hemorrhages. We also offer minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques for back pain.

About Kansas City:

Saint Luke's is proud to serve Kansas City, a vibrant community with over 2.1 million residents across Kansas and Missouri. Known for affordability, high-quality schools, low traffic, a thriving arts scene, sports, and natural beauty, Kansas City offers an exceptional quality of life.

Job Requirements:

• Applicable Experience: Licensure managed by MSO (not a certification)
• Doctorate Degree

Job Details:

Full Time, Day shift, United States

Saint Luke's employs 12,000 staff committed to excellence in patient care within a diverse and inclusive environment. Join us and be part of the premier provider of health services in the Kansas City region. We are an equal opportunity employer.