Epileptologist at Jefferson Health

MyStethi, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Schedule

Relocation Assistance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an Epileptologist to join a busy academic practice in Allentown, PA. The role includes potential leadership of an epilepsy surgery program or EMU and collaboration with three existing epilepsy neurologists.

LVHN is known for its comprehensive neuroscience services and regional impact, with a four-bed 24/7 EMU and extensive EEG capabilities across its network.

Qualifications

• Leadership in epilepsy program management and/or EMU directorship
• Collaborative work with a team of epilepsy neurologists in a busy academic practice

Responsibilities

• Lead medical directorship of an epilepsy surgery program or EMU

Job description

Epileptologist

Requisition ID: JR131430

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania

Employment: Full-Time

Recruiter: Carissa Abel

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Specialty

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is searching for an additional neurologist/epileptologist with expertise in medical directorship of an epilepsy surgery program or leadership of an epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) to join our three current epilepsy neurologists in our busy academic practice. A leadership position as either medical director of our epilepsy surgery program or directorship of the EMU is possible depending on qualifications and specific interests.

This is truly an extraordinary time to join the Lehigh Valley Health Network. LVHN is one of the nation's most advanced health networks, offering comprehensive care in 95 clinical specialties. We are the region’s largest employer and the health care provider of choice for more people in the region.

Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute

Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute helps ensure patients have access to the Neuroscience Institute’s services, resources and expertise and our team-based, patient-centric approach. We prioritize collaboration and teamwork through interdisciplinary teams, stress ongoing education and training, and make decisions based on the latest research and evidence for every patient.

Practice Overview

LVHN has been recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 3 Epilepsy Center since 2010 and is actively working towards a Level 4 designation as a Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. The Center’s multidisciplinary team includes neurologists with fellowship training in epilepsy, a fellowship trained functional neurosurgeon, neuropsychologists, social worker, and epilepsy-experienced advanced practice professionals and nursing staff. Our active Epilepsy Center at LVHN has evolved in the recent years and has been recognized as a regional referral center for the diagnosis and management of epilepsy across its spectrum.

LVHN has a four-bed dedicated 24/7 EMU and performs long term video EEG monitoring (LTME). Our 14 bed neurointensive care unit has complete LTME capability. Onsite and remote review is available throughout the network. Our neurologists provide EEG reading services to our other facilities within our extensive regional network, and read over 8,000 studies a year, including 1,300 long-term monitoring studies

The LVHN EEG lab is American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET) accredited and has developed an on-site EEG technologists training program. This program is recognized as an educational program through ABRET and upon completion, trainees are eligible for EEG registration. Staff includes an EEG certified Lab Manager, EEG certified Lab Educator, and a large team of certified EEG Technologists.

Benefits & Perks

• Attractive Work Schedule & Starting Bonus
• Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
• Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
• Top-tier retirement programs
• Educational Stipend and Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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