Epileptologist

Specialty

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is searching for an additional neurologist/epileptologist with expertise in medical directorship of an epilepsy surgery program or leadership of an epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) to join our three current epilepsy neurologists in our busy academic practice.

About the Role

This is truly an extraordinary time to join the Lehigh Valley Health Network. LVHN is one of the nation's most advanced health networks, offering comprehensive care in 95 clinical specialties. We are the region’s largest employer and the health care provider of choice for more people in the region.

Practice Overview

• LVHN has been recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 3 Epilepsy Center since 2010 and is actively working towards a Level 4 designation as a Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.
• The Center’s multidisciplinary team includes neurologists with fellowship training in epilepsy, a fellowship trained functional neurosurgeon, neuropsychologists, social worker, and epilepsy-experienced advanced practice professionals and nursing staff.
• Our active Epilepsy Center at LVHN has evolved in the recent years and has been recognized as a regional referral center for the diagnosis and management of epilepsy across its spectrum.
• LVHN has a four-bed dedicated 24/7 EMU and performs long term video EEG monitoring (LTME).
• Our 14 bed neurointensive care unit has complete LTME capability. Onsite and remote review is available throughout the network.
• The LVHN EEG lab is American Board of Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ABRET) accredited and has developed an on-site EEG technologists training program.

Benefits & Perks

• Athletic Schedule & Starting Bonus
• Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
• Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
• Top-tier retirement programs
• Education Stipend and Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

Requirements for the position include:

• Fellowship training in epilepsy
• Experience in medical directorship of an epilepsy surgery program or leadership of an epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills

Skills

• Expertise in medical directorship of an epilepsy surgery program or leadership of an epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU)
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Attractive Work Schedule & Starting Bonus
• Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package
• Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families
• Top-tier retirement programs
• Education Stipend and Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• Relocation Assistance

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and commensurate with experience.

Contact Information

For more information about this position, please contact [Contact Information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.