Neurologist - Director of Intracranial Monitoring

Overview

Maine Health Neurology  is seeking a full-time board certified/eligible Neurologist with a 2-year surgical epilepsy fellowship to join our Neurology Department as Medical Director of Intracranial Epilepsy Monitoring Program. The Medical Director will have responsibilities for patient care as well as development of our intracranial monitoring program. This position is based on the Maine Health Scarborough Campus with on-site MRI and neurodiagnostic lab, and the nearby EMU at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.

Opportunities for research are supported through Maine Health Institute for Research and committed time for research could be accommodated through a dedicated academic pathway.

Our Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is a level III Epilepsy Center and treats over 4000 patients per year. Our program currently consists of five epileptologists (three adult and two pediatric), two dedicated nurse practitioners, five nurses, and nurse navigator. We work collaboratively with our fellowship-trained epilepsy/functional neurosurgeon, neuroradiologists, nuclear medicine, and dedicated neuropsychologist and psychometrician as we develop a level IV comprehensive epilepsy program.

We have 5 EMU beds (three adult and two pediatric beds) in addition to a fully accredited, inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostics labs and 3T MRI.

• Lead as Medical Director of the Intracranial Epilepsy Monitoring Program with responsibilities for patient care and program development.
• Participate in hospital admission service, stroke and telestroke care, and after-hours phone call coverage as part of a dedicated Neurohospitalists team.
• Provide equitable daytime inpatient coverage on the neurology consult service four to five weeks per year.
• Teach Maine Health Neurology residents (onsite residency with 4 residents/year), residents and fellows from other departments, and Tufts MS IV and other rotating medical students.
• Engage in academic activities through affiliation with Tufts Medical School and pursue opportunities for academic advancement within Maine Health.

• Board-certified or eligible Neurologist.
• 2-year surgical epilepsy fellowship required.

The position is based at the Maine Health Scarborough Campus with on-site MRI and neurodiagnostic lab, and the nearby EMU at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Research opportunities are supported through the Maine Health Institute for Research with dedicated time for research available through a dedicated academic pathway.

Maine Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits. Portland offers a vibrant community with four-season recreation, culture, and easy access to Boston.

To learn more about our system and apply, please submit a letter of interest and CV.