Epileptologist

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine seeks a board-certified/eligible Neurologist with fellowship training in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology (epilepsy track) to join the Department of Neurology.

About the role

Join a department of 37 full-time physicians and 19 advanced practice providers. Work within a team of fellowship-trained and experienced epileptologists and epilepsy neurosurgeons at an NAEC Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center with an ABRET accredited EEG Lab, providing the full gamut of epilepsy and EEG services in collaboration with Neurosurgery. Participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education, and engage in robust research opportunities. Contribute to comprehensive patient care, improving the health and well-being of the communities served. Appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level, dependent on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in epilepsy, with an interest in developing a focus area such as the surgical epilepsy program, intra-operative monitoring, continuous EEG monitoring, or outpatient epilepsy
• Manage pharmacological treatment of epilepsy
• Perform video-EEG monitoring, intracranial monitoring, and neurostimulation
• Obtain licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania and valid federal and state narcotics certificates

Requirements

• M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
• Board-certified/eligible in Neurology with completion of an Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology (epilepsy track) fellowship
• Board-certified/eligible in Epilepsy preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary with guaranteed base, productivity, and academic bonuses
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and malpractice insurance
• 20 days of vacation plus paid parental and medical leave
• 10 days of Continuing Medical Education (CME) leave and allowance
• 401k match up to 10%
• Employee Wellness Programs and fitness discounts
• Paid holidays and time off
• Retirement, life insurance, and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts
• PAWS UP employee recognition program
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support
• HR Solution Center and Learning and Organizational Development resources
• Business Employee Resource Groups

Location

Hershey, Pennsylvania – a community with excellent public schools (many ranking in the top 20% in the state). Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small-town rural/suburban communities, providing exceptional cultural opportunities and outdoor activities. Located within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore, and only a 3-hour drive from New York City and the eastern shore.