Physician - Epilepsy Specialist

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive and competitive benefits

Dedicated academic pathway

Job summary

A leading health system in Maine is seeking a full-time board-certified Neurologist to serve as the Medical Director of the Intracranial Epilepsy Monitoring Program. The position is based at the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus and includes responsibilities for patient care and program development. The candidate will have opportunities to teach residents and engage in research. Exceptional support and a collaborative environment are offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2-year surgical epilepsy fellowship required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care as Medical Director of Intracranial Epilepsy Monitoring Program.
• Develop the intracranial monitoring program.
• Teach neurology residents and students.
• Teach MaineHealth Neurology residents and affiliated students and fellows.
• Academic appointment via Tufts medical school and potential advancement opportunities.

Skills

Board-certified/eligible in Neurology

Experience in surgical epilepsy fellowship

Teaching abilities for residents

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Neurology is seeking a full‑time board‑certified/eligible Neurologist with a 2‑year surgical epilepsy fellowship to join our Neurology Department as Medical Director of Intracranial Epilepsy Monitoring Program. The Medical Director will have responsibilities for patient care as well as development of our intracranial monitoring program. This position is based on the MaineHealth Scarborough Campus with on‑site MRI and neurodiagnostic lab, and the nearby EMU at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Opportunities for research are supported through MaineHealth Institute for Research and committed time for research could be accommodated through a dedicated academic pathway.

MaineHealth is a not‑for‑profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a well‑established Neurology Department consisting of 35+ sub‑specialty trained Adult and Pediatric neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice Professionals supported by a robust clinical and administrative team, including onsite pharmacist, behavioral health counselor, social worker, neuropsychologist and psychometrician.
• Hospital admission service, stroke and telestroke care, as well as after‑hours phone call coverage is provided by a team of dedicated Neurohospitalists.
• Inpatient coverage is limited to an equitable share of daytime coverage on the neurology consult service four to five weeks per year.
• Opportunity to teach MaineHealth Neurology residents in our onsite neurology residency (4 residents/year), residents and fellows from other departments, and Tufts MS IV and other rotating medical students.
• Academic appointment is conferred through affiliation with Tufts medical school and opportunities for academic advancement are available.

Portland boasts walkable urban density in a historic downtown area, including a nationally renowned culinary culture (Bon Appétit Magazine 2018 Restaurant City of the Year) and top 10 craft beer scene (Travel Channel 2021); abundant live music; a major art museum; and a beautiful working waterfront. The area provides four‑season recreational opportunities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptional, diverse, and vibrant community.

If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, please submit a letter of interest and CV to apply today.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.