Pediatric Epileptologist - Louisville, KY

NORTON CHILDREN’S NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and a part of Norton Children’s Medical Group, is seeking a Pediatric Epileptologist with an academic role at the assistant, associate or full professor level. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of 19 physicians, 16 advanced practice providers, 3 neurosurgeons and 2 neuropsychologists.

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Norton Children’s is ranked in the top 50 nationally in neurology and neurosurgery on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals 2023-2024. Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Norton Children’s Hospital is designated a Level 4 program by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, and offers an eight-bed epilepsy monitoring unit, surgical theater, positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computerized tomography and laser interstitial thermal therapy.

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Our team uses advanced diagnostic tools and technologies such as neuroimaging, vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation and surgical robotics. In addition to comprehensive diagnostics and treatment options, Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute supports several epilepsy subspecialty clinics, including clinics for new-onset seizure, refractory epilepsy, neuromodulation, ketogenic diet and tuberous sclerosis.

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This position offers regular opportunities to work closely with medical students, residents and fellows. In 2023, Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute launched an accredited pediatric epilepsy fellowship.

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PEDIATRIC EPILEPTOLOGIST

• Provide clinical care as part of the growth and expansion of Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute’s multidisciplinary epilepsy clinics
• Academic position teaching residents and medical students in the UofL School of Medicine Department of Neurology Division of Child Neurology
• Board-certified or board-eligible and fellowship-trained in pediatric epilepsy required
• Competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with experience

About Norton Medical Group

Norton Medical Group in Louisville, Kentucky, a part of Norton Healthcare, continues to expand to meet the health care needs of residents in Greater Louisville, including Southern Indiana and surrounding counties. By far the largest network of employed medical providers in the area, Norton Medical Group operates a highly successful employment model that oversees the business operation of its practices, allowing physicians to focus on quality care for patients.
More than 24 years of physician employment experience
More than 30 years of experience operating immediate care centers
Integrated medical group of more than 1,600 employed medical providers at more than 250 locations across Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, and our surrounding communities
Over 3,000 employees
Ancillary services, including laboratories, X-ray, DEXA, mammography, ultrasound, CT and MRI
Electronic medical records (Epic) system integrated in 100 percent of practices and hospitals
Provider Leadership Academy
Research support services
Physician Leadership Councils
Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Homes in adult primary care
Physician and provider turnover rate averages 4 percent