Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology - Epilepsy and EEG Specialist SMS-3811

Responsibilities

Teaching
- Presentation of lectures, seminars, conferences and rounds for residents and students (Years II, III and IV)
- Participate in Neurology grand rounds (attend weekly, present periodically)
- Conduct clinical (bedside and otherwise) teaching of neurology and other house staff and medical students in the outpatient clinic and during rounds on inpatient service at assigned hospital(s)

Service (Patient Care)
- Develop and maintain a professional practice in accordance with departmental policy and the University practice plan (SIU Healthcare)
- Conduct 7 half-days of outpatient clinics per week including supervision of resident clinic and access for general neurology with a reduced schedule when staffing the inpatient service
- Interpret EEGs and long-term monitoring EEGs
- Participate in evaluation of patients for epilepsy surgery, including noninvasive and invasive video EEG monitoring and electrocorticography
- Supervise and interpret intra-operative monitoring studies
- Provide inpatient care through consultations and, when appropriate, principal care as part of weekly rotations on the neurology inpatient service at assigned hospital(s)

Administration
- Serve on university, departmental and hospital committees as needed
- Participate in scheduled meetings as a member of the hospital staff at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital and other partners as needed

Research
- Participate in clinical trials of new therapies for neurologic disease
- Participate in multi-center clinical trials of new therapies for epilepsy disorders
- Publish research in peer reviewed journals and in other suitable scientific media
- Present at regional, national and international scientific meetings

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in neurology
• Board certified or board eligible in epilepsy
• At least one year of postdoctoral training or equivalent job experience in Epilepsy and EEG

Desirable Qualifications

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
• Specialized expertise for interpreting EEGs, long-term monitoring EEGs and intra-operative monitoring

Supplemental Information

The budgeted annual salary range is $180,000 to $198,000, representing the academic base salary only, which is funded through the University. The final academic base salary will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget considerations. Additional clinical compensation will be provided separately through a member practice agreement.

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