Epilepsy Program Director

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Legacy Medical Group Neurology is seeking an outpatient (clinic-based) Epilepsy Program Director to lead our growing epilepsy services. Candidates must have fellowship training in Epilepsy and a minimum of five years of post-graduate experience in outpatient epilepsy management and EEG interpretation. Ideal candidates will have prior involvement in an epilepsy surgery program and the skills to partner effectively with our functional neurosurgeon and lead a team to evaluate patients for surgery and achieve NAEC epilepsy center certification. Legacy Neurology operates four clinic locations across the Portland–Vancouver metropolitan area, all located in Portland or within 20 minutes of downtown. This position is based at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland, where the Epilepsy Program Director will provide outpatient consultation and longitudinal care for patients with epilepsy and other neurological conditions. The new physician will join a collaborative team of 9 outpatient neurologists (including one epileptologist), 4 clinic-based APPs, and 10 neurohospitalists. Our department offers robust subspecialty programs in autoimmune neurology/MS, epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, neuromuscular medicine, neuro-ophthalmology, and vascular neurology. The epilepsy program includes a 4-bed EMU and a comprehensive epilepsy surgery service. Although some general neurology practice is expected initially, there is significant opportunity to grow an epilepsy-focused subspecialty practice. Core responsibilities include outpatient clinic, EMU service, and EEG interpretation. There is no emergency department call. Opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership involvement are also available within Legacy Health. Benefits of Working at Legacy Mission-driven nonprofit health system with a strong commitment to serving underserved communities. Comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including: Salary aligned with national median compensation Hire-on bonus and relocation assistance CME allowance Comprehensive medical and malpractice coverage Employer retirement contributions Legacy Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Please note: J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorships are not available for this position. Pay Range USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Requirements

Fellowship training in Epilepsy
Minimum of five years of post-graduate experience in outpatient epilepsy management and EEG interpretation

Nice To Haves

Prior involvement in an epilepsy surgery program
Skills to partner effectively with our functional neurosurgeon and lead a team to evaluate patients for surgery and achieve NAEC epilepsy center certification