Epileptologist Faculty Opportunity at Centrally-Located Level 4 NAEC

The fifth largest medical center in Illinois and the only NAEC Level 4 Center outside Chicago is seeking epileptologists to join their highly collegial group in Central Illinois. In addition to staff epileptologists, there is a leadership role for the qualified candidate.

Opportunity highlights:
• Level 4 NAEC, the only level 4 center outside of Chicago
• 5 Bed EMU, with potential to expand to 7 beds with capacity for approximately 400 EMU patients per year
• Candidates with surgical epilepsy and brain mapping experience/training welcomed but all epileptologists welcome to apply
• Experience with perioperative stereo-electroencephalogram (SEEG) analysis is necessary
• Experience or willingness to learn the indications and management of VNS, RNS, and DBS for epilepsy is strongly recommended
• 3-4,000 EEGs annually (2/3rds inpatient EEG)
• Monday to Friday schedule, working both with inpatient and outpatient settings
• 4 NL residents per year – expanding to 5 neurology residents per year
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects related to epilepsy care
• Courtesy faculty appointment from University of Illinois
• Teaching opportunities through affiliation with University of Illinois
• Very collegial culture between neurology, neurosurgery and trainees, excellent mentorship
• Program leadership role available for the qualified candidate
• H1B visa support available

Benefits:
• Competitive base salary + incentives, paid relocation
• $100,000 Student Loan Repayment available
• 4 weeks paid vacation and 6 paid holidays
• 480 hours sick time/year
• Generous Signing bonus
• Paid occurrence based malpractice, CME, association membership dues
• Health, life, and dental insurance, retirement plan with employer match

Set on the Illinois River, this Central Illinois location has a population of 113,054 and is bustling with unique restaurants, shops and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy the arts at the any number of riverfront museums, sculpture gardens, zoos and botanical gardens. Just West of the city, is a wildlife park with an abundance of forest trails and native animals. Parks and trails abound for the outdoor enthusiast. This city is home to a wide range of diverse companies and enterprises including USPS, Caterpillar and major universities. The healthcare industry is the biggest employer followed by the manufacturing industry. A short 3 hours drive to Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Enjoy free parking and shuttle at an International Airport, only 6 miles from downtown.