Career Opportunity: Epileptologist
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Thank you for your interest in the epileptologist opportunity. Below you will find a detailed description and requirements of the position. |
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| Norton Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is seeking a fellowship-trained epileptologist. The ideal candidate will join two neurosurgeons, three fellowship-trained epileptologists, one neuropsychologist, four advanced practice providers, and one licensed clinical social worker.
We provide the most advanced treatment for patients with epilepsy in the region. Norton Neuroscience Institute has been recognized as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. Our center features a six-bed, state-of the-art epilepsy monitoring unit located on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus in Louisville, Kentucky. Additionally, the program offers a First Seizure Clinic to provide rapid and accurate diagnosis after the onset of seizure symptoms.
Providers see over 4,300 unique patients a year, including over 700 patients with new epilepsy diagnoses within the past year. Our team of providers has over 100,000 patient visits a year, including surgery, diagnostics, outpatient and specialty visits. "Norton Neuroscience Institute is a nationally recognized care team that collaborates together and strives to provide our patients with the best and most innovative and advanced care for their neurological conditions."- Christohper B. Shields, M.D., Chairman |
About the Position- Fellowship-trained in clinical neurophysiology or epilepsy preferred
- Ability to practice epileptology exclusively
- Opportunity to provide inpatient and outpatient epilepsy care at a Level 4 Epilepsy Center recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
- Comprehensive epilepsy center with fellowship-trained neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuropsychologists, as well as advanced practice providers, a social services coordinator and an epilepsy patient navigator
- Opportunity to participate in dedicated specialty clinics (ketogenic diet and neurogenetics), a monthly multidisciplinary refractory epilepsy conference and weekly neuroscience case conferences
- Surgical services, including robot-assisted stereotactic electroencephalogram, resection, NeuroPace, deep brain stimulation and vagus nerve stimulation
- Additional bonus based on productivity
- Research opportunities and support available through Norton Research Institute
- Clinical support from ancillary and rehabilitative services
- Integrated resource centers providing support and educational programing to patients and families at no cost
- Participation in annual continuing medical education opportunities within Norton Neuroscience Institute
- Competitive compensation package, including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Up to $100,000 recruiting incentive for candidates coming out of residency or fellowship and a $60,000 retention bonus for experienced physicians relocating into the market
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Why Norton Healthcare for your career?- Market share leader in the region
- Strong support network of advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, educators and social workers
- Continued investment in technology and physical spaces for improved patient care environments
- Since 2018, all five Louisville hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- Named to Forbes list of Americas Best Large Employers for 2025
- Named among the nations top workplaces for disability inclusion in the Disability Equality Index for 2022 through 2024
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| Requirements for the position- Medical degree/diploma
- Residency/fellowship certification
- Kentucky medical license or license eligible
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To discuss this opportunity and more details: |
angela.elliott@nortonhealthcare.org?subject=Epileptologist%20Career%20Opportunity%20 |
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| | All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Norton Medical Group
4803 Olympia Park Plaza, Suite 1100
Louisville, KY 40241
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