Epileptologist – Louisville, KY – Norton Neuroscience Institute

"Norton Neuroscience Institute is a nationally recognized care team that collaborates together and strives to provide our patients with the best and most innovative and advanced care for their neurological conditions."

• Christohper B. Shields, M.D., Chairman

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About the Position

Norton Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is seeking a fellowship-trained epileptologist. The ideal candidate will join two neurosurgeons, three fellowship-trained epileptologists, one neuropsychologist, four advanced practice providers, and one licensed clinical social worker.

We provide the most advanced treatment for patients with epilepsy in the region. Norton Neuroscience Institute has been recognized as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. Our center features a six-bed, state-of the-art epilepsy monitoring unit located on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus in Louisville, Kentucky. Additionally, the program offers a First Seizure Clinic to provide rapid and accurate diagnosis after the onset of seizure symptoms.

Providers see over 4,300 unique patients a year, including over 700 patients with new epilepsy diagnoses within the past year. Our team of providers has over 100,000 patient visits a year, including surgery, diagnostics, outpatient and specialty visits.

• Fellowship-trained in clinical neurophysiology or epilepsy preferred
• Ability to practice epileptology exclusively
• Opportunity to provide inpatient and outpatient epilepsy care at a Level 4 Epilepsy Center recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
• Comprehensive epilepsy center with fellowship-trained neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuropsychologists, as well as advanced practice providers, a social services coordinator and an epilepsy patient navigator
• Opportunity to participate in dedicated specialty clinics (ketogenic diet and neurogenetics), a monthly multidisciplinary refractory epilepsy conference and weekly neuroscience case conferences
• Surgical services, including robot-assisted stereotactic electroencephalogram, resection, NeuroPace, deep brain stimulation and vagus nerve stimulation
• Additional bonus based on productivity
• Research opportunities and support available through Norton Research Institute
• Clinical support from ancillary and rehabilitative services
• Integrated resource centers providing support and educational programing to patients and families at no cost
• Participation in annual continuing medical education opportunities within Norton Neuroscience Institute
• Competitive compensation package, including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Up to $100,000 recruiting incentive for candidates coming out of residency or fellowship and a $60,000 retention bonus for experienced physicians relocating into the market

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