Academic Epileptologist Worcester, MA - Full-Time

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Academic Epileptologist, Worcester MA – Full-Time Hiring Range: $240,000 – $270,000 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations Location: Worcester, MA Facility: UMass Memorial Health Department: Neurology Specialty : Epilepsy Schedule: Full-Time UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks an Academic Epileptologist in a clinician or clinician-scientist track to join our growing team. This individual will join an active epilepsy group with inpatient and outpatient services and will work closely with experts in neurosurgical therapies for epilepsy. Key Highlights The UMass Memorial Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is an NAEC (National Association of Epilepsy Centers) Level 4 institution offering the following treatments and services: · Stereotactic placement of depth electrodes (stereo-EEG) · Disconnective and resective epilepsy surgeries · Responsive nerve stimulator (RNS) placement · Vagus nerve stimulator placement · Unique neuropsychiatry program · Deep brain stimulator (DBS) placement · In development: intraoperative monitoring program Primary clinical responsibilities of this position include: · Inpatient video-EEG monitoring · Attending on the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit service · Outpatient routine and ambulatory EEG · Managing patients with epilepsy in the clinic (sessions are cancelled during inpatient service weeks, continuous EEG service, vacation, and academic conferences) Additional opportunities at UCMS and UMass Memorial Medical Center include: · Work with a multidisciplinary epilepsy team including epileptologists, advance practice providers, social worker, nurse navigator, functional neurosurgeons, neuropsychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and neuroradiologists · Participate in the education of neurology residents and medical students at a top-ranking Medical School (US News #10 Primary Care) with Neurology Residency (9 residents per year) and medical students (~200 per year) · Participate in a Junior Faculty Development Program for career guidance, promotion tracking, and research mentorship · Ability to tailor career to focus on clinical epilepsy, resident and medical student education, and/or research endeavors ​ This position entails a faculty appointment at the medical school, which affords exceptional opportunities for professional development and promotion, and membership in the medical staff at the UMass Memorial Medical Center, a large, integrated health system (UMMH). UCMS and UMMH combine top-flight clinical care with world-class research. UCMS has numerous cutting-edge research programs in RNA biology, gene expression control and human gene therapy, quantitative health sciences and outcomes research, as well as a translational program supported by a Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA). The Neurology Department is committed to integrating the outstanding academic and clinical programs through multiple activities including teaching, comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, an active neuroICU, and a large referral base throughout New England. Qualifications · M.D. or D.O Degree · Board Certified in General Neurology · Fellowship training (Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology) including continuous video-EEG monitoring in inpatient settings, ICU and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, is required. Intracranial EEG monitoring experience is preferred. Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs · Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options · Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF ‑ eligible employment · Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions · Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate · Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization. Qualified candidates may contact Shane Cox , Provider Recruiter, at [email protected] or (508) 826-5147. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.