Epilepsy Neurologist - Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute - Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Epileptologist

Our organization is on the lookout for a committed Board Certified/Board Eligible epileptologist to enhance our expanding team in Kansas City, MO. This outpatient role presents a distinctive chance to concentrate on epilepsy care, supported by cutting-edge facilities and a collaborative atmosphere. Exceptional candidates may also be considered for leadership positions, such as Medical Director.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the physician will be to focus on epilepsy, with the chance to manage and treat a diverse patient population.

• On-call duties are shared among neurologists, promoting a balanced lifestyle while benefiting from the assistance of Advanced Practice Providers.
• Full access to our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) for thorough patient monitoring and EEG interpretation, along with a fully integrated Epic electronic medical record system.
• Be part of our team during an exciting phase as we develop our epilepsy surgery program, collaborating closely with our skilled functional neurosurgeons to provide advanced surgical options for patients.
• Our facility serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School, offering opportunities for academic appointments based on experience.
• The neurology residency program includes 12 residents, providing educational opportunities across all comprehensive treatment centers within the Neuroscience Institute.
• Numerous research opportunities are available, with a proven track record of success; motivated candidates may also qualify for start-up funding.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive employment package that includes:

• A guaranteed salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance
• A tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off
• A substantial yearly allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• Be Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Have successfully completed a Neurology residency program
• Have completed or be in the process of completing an Epilepsy fellowship

About Our Neuroscience Institute

Our Neuroscience Institute is a comprehensive center dedicated to neuroscience research, education, and evidence-based medicine. We bring together experts in neurology, neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, neurotology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Our legacy of innovation began in 1993 with one of the world's first intra-arterial stroke reversal procedures, and we continue to lead in pioneering new stroke treatments.

Our team specializes in providing comprehensive care for complex neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, multiple sclerosis, headaches, and facial pain, as well as aneurysms, intracerebral hemorrhages, memory disorders, hearing and balance disorders, and sleep disorders. We utilize the latest minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques to address both acute and chronic back pain, supported by a fellowship-trained neurosurgery team with various subspecialties.

About Our Organization

We are part of one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the United States, serving the West Region. With 10 hospitals and campuses, numerous health service organizations, and over 100 primary and specialty care offices, we deliver high-quality, compassionate healthcare across urban, suburban, and rural communities in 65 specialty services throughout 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Our facility is nationally recognized for excellence in healthcare and is committed to advancing medical research and education.