Epilepsy Opportunity in Greenville, NC

American Academy of Neurology; Greenville (NC); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CME stipend

Relocation support

Malpractice with tail coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Neurology in Greenville, NC seek a B/C or B/E Epileptologist to join an established practice with strong neuroscience resources. The position offers primarily outpatient duties, hospital privileges at ECU Health Medical Center, and opportunities for research in a large, multidisciplinary program.

The Neuroscience Team comprises subspecialists across epilepsy, movement disorders, sleep medicine, and neuromuscular care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology with epilepsy subspecialty.
• Desirable involvement in resident education and research.
• Eligibility for hospital privileges and academic collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Primarily outpatient focused epilepsy practice.
• Opportunities for clinical research within a multidisciplinary neuroscience team.
• Inpatient stroke call covered by the Neurohospitalist team.

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible Epileptologist

Job description

ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health Neurology, located in Greenville, NC, are seeking a B/C or B/E Epileptologist to join their established practice. ECU Health Medical Center, a 974-bed Level I trauma center, serves as the regional leader for Neurosciences and is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in eastern North Carolina. Candidates with an interest in resident education are encouraged to apply. New graduates and visa candidates are welcome to apply.

ECU Health is a 9-hospital system serving 29 eastern NC counties and 1.4 million people. Greenville (population 90,000+) is located 80 miles west of the beautiful North Carolina Coast and 80 miles east of Raleigh.

Opportunity highlights:

• Employment by ECU Health Physicians
• Hospital Privileges at ECU Health Medical Center
• Primarily outpatient focused position
• Opportunities for research
• Established clinical neuroscience team of 10 neurosurgeons, including dual-trained cerebrovascular specialists and 20 + neurologists including an interventional neurologist, 4 vascular neurologists, 4 neurointensivists and 13 subspecialty neurologists. The subspecialties include pediatric neurology, epilepsy, movement disorders, headache, neuromuscular, sleep medicine and intraoperative monitoring. There is also a large team of inpatient and outpatient Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Inpatient Stroke call covered by ECU Health Medical Center Neurohospitalist team
• On-site Infusion Suite, In office Lab, EEG, EMG and Nerve Conduction, ALS Clinic
• ECU Health Medical Center has a 24-bed NSICU led by Neurointensivists as well as a 75-bed CARF accredited rehabilitation center providing inpatient and outpatient support to neurology patients
• Strong investment in technology including Gamma Knife, NeuroBlate, and RAPID
• Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefit Package to include: Annual CME Stipend, Relocation, Vacation, Sick, & Holidays, Malpractice (with tail), 401k matching program/ 457b, Medical, Dental & Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits plan, qualified applicants may also be eligible for loan repayment, sign-on bonus, income guarantees, and residency/fellowship paid commitment stipends.

ECU Health’s Neuroscience Program uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide a range of services to include diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders. The hospital has specialty-trained staff in nursing, neurology, general neurosurgery, vascular and endovascular neurosurgery, neuro-spine surgery, neuroradiology (including 24/7 in-house neuroradiology coverage) and neuro-critical care. The Neuroscience team takes great pride in their patient- and family-centered approach to care, which promotes optimization of patient outcomes.

If you, or a colleague, are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Heather Kelly at 252-406-4498, or [e-mail].

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of more than 15,000 team members, nine hospitals, a children's hospital and a physician group that encompasses over 1,200 academic and community providers practicing in over 220 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 120 locations. The flagship ECU Health Medical Center and ECU Health’s Maynard Children’s Hospital – both Level I Trauma Centers – serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research. For more information, visit careers.ecuhealth.org.

ECU Health Physicians, the employed provider group of ECU Health, is comprised of over 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers across more than 120 locations in eastern North Carolina. The group provides the infrastructure and leadership needed to manage a modern medical practice, including processes for billing and collection, group contracting, electronic medical records and other technologies.

Greenville, NC

Widely recognized as the thriving cultural, educational, economic and medical hub of eastern North Carolina, Greenville is the 11th largest city in the state with a metropolitan population of more than 95,000. Mild winter temperatures make it perfect for year-round golfing and park outings, while the summer months offer easy beach getaways with short drives to the picturesque Outer Banks and the stunning Crystal Coast. With an array of excellent restaurants, fascinating museums, charming art galleries, and unique antique shops, Greenville offers an exceptional quality of life that is hard to beat.

• Named one of Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2025 and 2026
• Conveniently located 45 miles east of I-95, about an hour and half from Raleigh and from the pristine beaches of the Crystal Coast
• Home to East Carolina University (ECU) – a vibrant university with an annual enrollment of more than 24,000 students – and The Brody School of Medicine, one of the most diverse medical schools in the country
• Numerous waterways, parks and the Greenville Greenway System are perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and camping
• Cost of living below the national average, diverse and affordable housing and excellent educational opportunities, both public and private
• Investment of more than $500 million in downtown Greenville’s revitalization bringing new restaurants, shops, businesses, and residents to the area

General Information

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.