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Job description
Epileptologist (MD/DO) Position Summary The Epileptologist provides specialized neurologic care focused on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of epilepsy and seizure disorders. This role includes comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care, advanced diagnostic interpretation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered epilepsy care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders, including medically refractory epilepsy
Diagnose and differentiate seizure types and epilepsy syndromes
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including anti-seizure medications and non-pharmacologic therapies
Interpret and manage advanced diagnostic studies such as routine and continuous EEG, video EEG monitoring, and neuroimaging
Provide inpatient neurology and epilepsy consultation services as needed
Participate in epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) care and clinical oversight
Collaborate with neurosurgery, neuropsychology, neuroradiology, psychiatry, and epilepsy care teams
Participate in multidisciplinary epilepsy conferences and surgical case evaluations
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, safety considerations, and long-term management
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program
Completion of an accredited Epilepsy fellowship
Board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology
Board certification or eligibility in Epilepsy preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies Expertise in epilepsy and seizure disorder management
Proficiency in EEG interpretation and epilepsy diagnostics
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning skills
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Ability to manage complex and chronic neurologic conditions
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment Outpatient epilepsy clinics, epilepsy monitoring units, and inpatient hospital settings
Call coverage as determined by practice or service needs
Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for neurologic examinations
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for EEG interpretation and patient assessment
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