Epileptologist / Epilepsy Section Head

Edward Elmhurst Health; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Epilepsy Section Head to lead a team dedicated to advancing epilepsy care. This role offers the chance to work with a renowned epilepsy program, utilizing state-of-the-art technology to provide top-tier care for patients with seizure disorders. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, participate in clinical research, and train future neurologists through an academic appointment. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise can make a significant impact on patient outcomes and the future of neurology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in neurology with a focus on epilepsy care.
• Completion of a one or two-year Epilepsy Fellowship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Epilepsy/EEG Section and develop care strategies.
• Utilize advanced labs for comprehensive patient monitoring.

Skills

Leadership in Epilepsy Care

Advanced Neurophysiology

Clinical Research

Patient Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Medical License in Illinois

Completion of Epilepsy Fellowship

Board Certification in Neurology

Tools

EEG Monitoring Equipment

Neurophysiology Labs

Job description

Epileptologist / Epilepsy Section Head

Apply locations EVH Evanston Hospital time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R15266

Title/Position: Epilepsy Neurologist, Section Head
Location: Evanston, IL
Schedule: Full time
Salary: Annual Guarantee

What you will need:
License: Medical license or license eligible in the state of Illinois
Education: Completion of a one or two-year Epilepsy Fellowship (two-year preferred)
Certification: Board certified or Board eligible in Neurology
Experience: 5 or more years work experience.

What you will do:
Join Our Team as a Leader in Epilepsy Care at Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals!

Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals is recruiting for an exceptional leader to head our Section of Epilepsy within the Department of Neurology. Our renowned Epilepsy Program stands at the forefront of advanced evaluation and treatment for patients with seizure disorders. Lead a dedicated team of professionals in a community-connected system, and contribute to the advancement of epilepsy care. If you are passionate about making a difference and driving excellence in neurology, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Why Endeavor Health?

• Comprehensive Care: Our state-of-the-art epilepsy surgery program, along with our 4 bed accredited epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) and extensive neurophysiology labs, ensures that we deliver top-tier care. Our services include individual, continuous, ambulatory, and intra-operative monitoring.

• Excellence and Recognition: As a National Association of Epilepsy Center Level 3 Epilepsy Center, we are committed to upholding the highest standards in the field.

• Innovative Treatments: We pride ourselves on developing personalized treatment plans for each patient, offering the latest in epilepsy treatment options and participating in cutting-edge clinical trials.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to:
• Lead the strategy, care goals, and development of the Epilepsy/EEG Section comprised of a team of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology specialists, APPs and technician support for EEG/EMU testing.
• Utilize advanced neurophysiology labs to perform comprehensive individualized monitoring, including continuous and ambulatory monitoring, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Offer intra-operative monitoring services during epilepsy surgeries, leveraging our accredited epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) and state-of-the-art technology for optimal patient care and surgical outcomes.
• Join an outstanding multidisciplinary team and robust referral base that includes excellent Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Physiatrists, Neuro-Ophthalmologists, Neuro-Psychologists, and Neuro-Radiologists.
• Join one of the largest academic Neurology groups in the Chicago region, with 40+ Neurologists in 11 subspecialty sections.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of nationally recognized medical professionals within the NorthShore Neurological Institute.
• Participate in Clinical Research supported by a dedicated research team, as desired.
• Train the neurologists of tomorrow with an academic appointment from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; consistently rated by the medical students and residents as one of their best learning experiences.

Endeavor Health (NorthShore University HealthSystem, Swedish Hospital, Northwest Community Healthcare, and Edward-Elmhurst Health) is the third largest healthcare delivery system in Illinois. We have nine hospitals with nearly 27,000 team members, more than 6,000 best-in-class physicians and more than 300 local ambulatory locations, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties - stretching 69 miles from Lake County to Will County.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online or may submit their CV to: Shawn A. Watzka, Senior Physician Recruiter at [e-mail]

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