Epileptologist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on7469, Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15218, United States
About the Team and Mission
The Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC is seeking a faculty candidate to join the Division of Epilepsy. This role serves as an epileptologist with a primary focus on the surgical epilepsy program, operating under the leadership of Dr. Page B. Pennell, Chair of Neurology, and Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran, Division Chief of Epilepsy. The successful candidate will work closely in partnership with world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Jorge A. González-Martínez.
The University of Pittsburgh Comprehensive Epilepsy Center (UPCEC) is a Level 4 accredited center, established in 1986, that provides national and regional referral and consultative services. It is a joint program combining the resources of the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. The division encompasses all services for adults with epilepsy, supported by a dedicated team of epileptologists, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, neuropsychiatrists, EEG technologists, Advanced Practice Providers, epilepsy nurses, and social workers.
Research conducted at the Epilepsy Center has contributed to the introduction of multiple new antiseizure medications, innovative approaches to presurgical evaluations, and advancing the treatment of women with epilepsy. The department recently received over $25 million in research support and holds the NINDS UE5 to support research training.
About the Role
You will become part of an epilepsy division featuring 11 adult epileptologist physicians, 4 Advanced Practice Providers, and 8 fellows annually. The role involves clinical services spanning outpatient clinics, EEG and continuous video-EEG monitoring across the UPMC network, and subspecialty clinics in functional seizures, RNS, women's epilepsy, and a multi-disciplinary clinic with neurosurgery for epilepsy surgery candidates.
A key highlight of this opportunity is the opening of a new 10-bed, self-contained adult EMU in early 2025. The position offers a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty appointment commensurate with experience.
About the Community
Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town, located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania. It offers an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers. The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory, and the National Aviary.
Major league professional sports teams include the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. Pittsburgh is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S., known for being affordable, livable, and safe. The city is an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
UPMC Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The organization is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.
Work location
Work model: On-site
7469, Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15218, United States
Swissvale, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform presurgical evaluations for adult patients with drug-resistant epilepsy
- check_circleContribute to research on presurgical evaluations and surgical outcomes
- check_circleProvide clinical care in outpatient clinics and continuous video-EEG monitoring units
- check_circleCollaborate with neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams on epilepsy surgery candidates
- check_circleParticipate in subspecialty clinics including functional seizures and women's epilepsy
- check_circleInterpret stereo-EEG data to guide surgical decision-making
Requirements
- verifiedCompleted at least two years of epilepsy fellowship
- verifiedExperience in presurgical evaluation and interpretation of stereo-EEG in adult patients with drug-resistant epilepsy
- verifiedMD or equivalent degree
- verifiedBoard certified/eligible in Neurology and Epilepsy
- verifiedAbility to obtain an unrestricted PA license
Benefits & Perks
check_circleSign-on bonus and relocation assistancecheck_circle6 weeks of salary support for vacation and CME allowance
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Neurology, Epilepsy, Stereo-Ee G, Presurgical Evaluation, Video-Ee G Monitoring, Seeg Procedures, Seeg Guided Resections, Neuromodulation Surgeries, Signal Processing, Intracranial Eeg Activity.
Education: MD or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Epileptologist at UPMC
What does a Epileptologist at UPMC do?expand_more
A Epileptologist at UPMC is responsible for the following: Perform presurgical evaluations for adult patients with drug-resistant epilepsy; Contribute to research on presurgical evaluations and surgical outcomes; Provide clinical care in outpatient clinics and continuous video-EEG monitoring units; and Collaborate with neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams on epilepsy surgery candidates.
What are the requirements for this Epileptologist role?expand_more
UPMC is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Completed at least two years of epilepsy fellowship; Experience in presurgical evaluation and interpretation of stereo-EEG in adult patients with drug-resistant epilepsy; MD or equivalent degree; Board certified/eligible in Neurology and Epilepsy; and Ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.
Where is the Epileptologist role at UPMC located?expand_more
Epileptologist at UPMC is based in 7469, Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15218, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Epileptologist job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
UPMC has listed this Epileptologist role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Epileptologist role?expand_more
Epileptologist at UPMC typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Epileptologist role at UPMC?expand_more
Key skills for Epileptologist at UPMC include Neurology; Epilepsy; Stereo-Ee G; Presurgical Evaluation; Video-Ee G Monitoring; Seeg Procedures; Seeg Guided Resections; and Neuromodulation Surgeries.
What education is required for Epileptologist at UPMC?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: MD or equivalent required.
What category does the Epileptologist role belong to?expand_more
Epileptologist at UPMC is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.