Physician – Clinical Epilepsy & Neurophysiology - Grand Rapids, MI

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on various services

Identity theft protection options

Retirement options with match savings

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a fellowship-trained epileptologist to join their collaborative Neurological Health department. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills and an interest in teaching. Responsibilities include evaluating EMU patients, directing pre-surgical evaluations, and post-surgical follow-ups. The position offers a full-time contract with rotating shifts and comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan and work-life balance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan Medical License or ability to obtain.
• Experience in neurology and epilepsy required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-surgical evaluations of EMU patients.
• Direct the pre-surgical evaluation process.
• Participate in epilepsy surgery conferences.
• Follow up post-surgery including programming devices.
• Evaluate and follow up with patients in clinic.
• Be active in teaching residents and fellows.

Education

MD/DO

BC/BE Neurology

BC/BE Epilepsy

Michigan Medical License and DEA

Job description

Overview

The Corewell Health West's department of Neurological Health is looking to add a fellowship trained epileptologist to their high-performing, collaborative team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will thrive in this practice if you have excellent clinical skills, a genuine team mindset, and a desire to teach. This position is ideal for an experienced epileptologist with an interest in contributing to an innovative and aggressive surgical program.

About The Corewell Health West Epilepsy Program

• Level 4 NAEC Epilepsy Center & Michigan’s most active epilepsy surgery program
• 10 epileptologists, 12 neuropsychologists, 4 APPs and psychotherapists dedicated to epilepsy
• 15 bed EMU (9 adult & 6 pediatric beds)
• Large EEG tech team with EEG pre-read technologists
• Comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, including functional MRI, PET, SPECT and MEG
• Full range of surgical procedures
• Epilepsy Fellowship Program

Responsibilities

• Evaluations of pre-surgical and diagnostics of EMU patients
• Directing of pre-surgical evaluation
• Participation in epilepsy surgery conference
• Post-surgical follow up, including programming of RNS, DBS, and VNS
• New evaluations and follow up of patients in clinic
• Rotation on all EEG services
• Active participation in teaching of residents, fellows and medical students

Qualifications

• MD/DO
• BC/BE Neurology
• BC/BE Epilepsy
• Michigan Medical License and DEA (or ability to obtain)

Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children\'s Hospital, and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion.

Qualifications (cont.)

• LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
• LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association If required by specialty or stress test performed 120 Days required

Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Job Details

• Primary Location: SITE - Ambulatory Care Building - 275 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
• Department Name: Neurology Epileptology - Medical Group West
• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• Hours of Work: Variable
• Days Worked: Variable
• Weekend Frequency: On-call weekends

EEO and accommodations

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. We advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.