Neurology - Epileptologist

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Medical Group Neurology is seeking a full-time, outpatient Epileptologist to join their growing neurology team. Fellowship training in epilepsy is preferred, but candidates with a clinical neurophysiology fellowship with an EEG focus are also encouraged to apply. This position is based at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in NW Portland and focuses on providing outpatient consultation and ongoing management for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. The incoming physician will join a collaborative group of 9 outpatient neurologists, 4 clinic-based APPs, and 10 neurohospitalists. The 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.

Requirements

Graduate of a four-year accredited U.S. Medical School or the equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of an accredited residency in Neurology.
Board Certified in Neurology.
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicable state.
Active member in good standing of Hospital Medical Staff.
BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Assocation minimally required (ACLS may substitute for BLS).

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training in epilepsy is preferred.
Candidates who have completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship with an EEG focus are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

General neurology clinic responsibilities, with ample opportunity to develop or expand an epilepsy-focused subspecialty practice.
Outpatient clinic duties.
EMU service.
EEG interpretation.
Opportunities to participate in research, education, and leadership initiatives.