Rewarding Epileptologist Opportunities at Penn State Health

Description

Clinical neurologists with expertise in Epilepsy are invited to apply for two open positions at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Neurology under the leadership of the Chair, Krish Sathian, MBBS, PhD.

What we're offering:

1. Academic program with an outstanding national reputation.
2. Team of fellowship-trained and experienced epileptologists and epilepsy neurosurgeon.
3. NAEC Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center with an ABRET accredited EEG Lab that provides the full gamut of epilepsy and EEG services including pharmacological management, ambulatory and continuous EEG monitoring, noninvasive and invasive (stereo-EEG and subdural) video-EEG monitoring in our dedicated epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU), advanced structural and functional neuroimaging, neuropsychological evaluation, epilepsy surgery, laser ablation, vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, and epilepsy diet therapies. These clinical activities offer a variety of opportunities for research. A 128-channel Neuralynx system is available to record neural activity in the EMU and store on our servers for offline analysis in ongoing research projects. The epilepsy group is also involved in other investigator-initiated research projects and clinical trials, as well as numerous educational and community service activities.
4. Highly collaborative culture.
5. Cutting-edge basic and clinical neuroscience research and top-notch facilities.
6. Interaction with dynamic clinicians across all neuroscience-related departments and participation in innovative educational approaches.
7. Faculty rank commensurate with experience

What we’re seeking:

1. MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.
2. BC/BE in Neurology and Epilepsy fellowship and/or Clinical Neurophysiology (epilepsy track) training. BC/BE in Epilepsy is desirable.
3. Candidates with clinical expertise in epilepsy and interest in developing a focus area, e.g. in the surgical epilepsy program, intra-operative monitoring, continuous EEG monitoring, or outpatient epilepsy are encouraged to apply.
4. Experience with pharmacological management of epilepsy, video-EEG monitoring, intracranial monitoring and neurostimulation required.
5. Excellent patient care abilities and interest in teaching as well as participation in clinical research.

Community:

• Access to excellent public schools, with many ranked in the top 20% of the state.

• Central PA offers a mix of vibrant urban settings and charming rural/suburban communities, providing rich cultural and outdoor experiences.

• Convenient location within a 2-hour drive of the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore and just 3-hours from New York City and the eastern shore.

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About Penn State Health

Located in Central Pennsylvania, the Penn State Health system offers inviting and safe communities to live, work, play, and learn. The surrounding neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. The area is rich in history and offers all the beautiful inspiration of the four seasons. You’ll discover numerous opportunities for day trips, local adventures, outdoor and indoor activities. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Nearby airports and Amtrak stations along with close proximity to major interstates make living in Central Pennsylvania convenient and fulfilling from both professional and personal perspectives. Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.