Staff Physician - Neurology Epilepsy

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious health system as an Epileptologist at a renowned medical center in Hershey, PA. This role offers the chance to work alongside top professionals in a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient care, teaching, and groundbreaking research. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the institution encourages innovative approaches in a supportive setting. The position includes competitive salary, productivity bonuses, and generous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about neurology and epilepsy care. Embrace the chance to impact lives while advancing your career in a highly respected academic program.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

CME time and funds

Tuition discount for employees

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Research opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Seeking a neurologist with expertise in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology.
• Must have experience in pharmacological management and EEG monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for epilepsy patients and participate in research.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents.

Skills

Epilepsy expertise

Clinical Neurophysiology

Pharmacological management

Video-EEG monitoring

Intracranial monitoring

Neurostimulation

Patient care

Teaching abilities

Education

Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)

BC/BE in Neurology

Epilepsy fellowship training

Tools

EEG Lab equipment

Neuroimaging tools

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: days + yearly call + EEG reading weeks + EMU weeks
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Anderson B. Smith at [e-mail] for additional information.

Epileptologist

Clinical neurologists with expertise in Epilepsy are invited to apply for two open positions at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which is affiliated with Penn State College of Medicine. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Neurology under the leadership of the Chair, Krish Sathian, MBBS, PhD.

Join our Neurology team now! We are committed to excellent clinical care, teaching, and research. Interested applicants, please send CV and Cover Letter to Anderson Smith, at [e-mail]

What we are seeking:

• Medical degree – MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
• BC/BE in Neurology and Epilepsy fellowship and/or Clinical Neurophysiology (epilepsy track) training. BC/BE in epilepsy is desirable.
• Clinical expertise in epilepsy. Interest in developing a focus area, e.g. in the surgical epilepsy program, intra-operative monitoring, continuous EEG monitoring, or outpatient epilepsy is encouraged.
• Experience with pharmacological management of epilepsy, video-EEG monitoring, intracranial monitoring, and neurostimulation required.
• Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching as well as participation in clinical research.

What we offer:

• Outstanding academic program with a national reputation
• Team of fellowship-trained and experienced epileptologists and epilepsy neurosurgeon
• NAEC Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center with an ABRET accredited EEG Lab that provides the full gamut of epilepsy and EEG services including pharmacological management, ambulatory and continuous EEG monitoring, noninvasive and invasive (stereo-EEG and subdural) video-EEG monitoring in our dedicated epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU), advanced structural and functional neuroimaging, neuropsychological evaluation, epilepsy surgery, laser ablation, vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, and epilepsy diet therapies. These clinical activities offer a variety of opportunities for research.
• Highly collaborative culture.
• Cutting-edge basic and clinical neuroscience research and top-notch facilities at both the Hershey and the University Park campuses.
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across all neuroscience-related departments and participation in innovative educational approaches.
• Faculty rank commensurate with experience.
• Competitive salary and generous benefits.

Opportunity highlights:

• Competitive salary, productivity bonuses, and generous benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, etc.)
• CME time and funds
• A collaborative environment rich with diversity
• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Rank commensurate with experience
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• LTD and Life insurance, and so much more!

Area highlights:

Our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or a thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.

About Penn State Health:

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 18,000 people systemwide.

The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, Pa.; Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, Pa.; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pa.; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, Pa.; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, Pa.; Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, an 89-bed psychiatric hospital in Harrisburg, Pa., and 2,450+ physicians and direct care providers at 225 outpatient practices. Additionally, the system jointly operates various healthcare providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, and Hershey Endoscopy Center.

In 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate the creation of a value-based, community care network in the region. Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, Pa., the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $150 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions, and biomedical research.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical, or genetic information.