Epilepsy Neurologist/Epileptologist

About this role: 

As an Epileptologist at Intermountain Medical Center, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role you will be one of four dedicated epileptologist, supported by 2 epilepsy APPs, and part of the larger Neuroscience Institute group, including in-person and tele-neurohospitalists, neuro critical care physicians, outpatient neurologists, neuro and spine PM&R physicians, neuro-psychologists and psychiatrists.

Intermountain Medical Center (IMED) is Intermountain Health’s flagship hospital near Salt Lake City, Utah and is a Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level 1 Trauma Center, Level 4 Epilepsy Center, Joint Commission Certified Spine Center. IMED supports neuroscience academic research and has foundational support, ranked as a top hospital by U.S. News and World Reports, 5-star CMS ranking and, Leapfrog grade A. 

In this position you can anticipate:

• Primary practice at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah
• 3-4 half-days per week in clinic, 3-4 half-days of inpatient call and EEG reading per week, and dedicated admin time
• Tele EEG coverage for broad hospital network
• Coverage for 8-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at IMED
• 24/7 continuous EEG monitoring with technicians in place
• Level 4 Epilepsy Center with surgical partner with intracranial EEG monitoring and neuromodulation devices
• Rotating call coverage for epilepsy patient panel
• Potential for academic and teaching opportunities outside of Intermountain
• This position may include a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, stipend while in training, and student loan repayment when applicable 

An ideal candidate will either have epilepsy fellowship or have at least 1 year of EEG or clinical neurophysiology fellowship with at least 9 months dedicated to epilepsy and EEG training, including evaluating patients in epilepsy monitoring units, critical care EEG reading, along with surgical evaluations for epilepsy patients, to include intracranial EEG monitoring experience.

How we'll support you: 

We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.  Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package. 

What you’ll bring: 

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine 
• Residency training in neurology
• Board certification or eligibility by ABPN qualification in Epilepsy or similar certification
• Active, unobstructed Utah medical license, or the ability to obtain one 
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process 
• Candidates requiring Visa sponsorship will be reviewed on an individual basis 

About us: 

Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.  

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us.  Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain! 

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?  

It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes  

Life in the Mountain West

Salt Lake City is the heart of the state of Utah, which is one of the fastest growing states in the country. Salt Lake City offers and exceptional blend of urban convenience and outdoor adventure, making it a uniquely livable city. Nestled between the base of the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake, it's haven for skiers, hikers, mountain bikers, and nature lovers. Salt Lake is within an hour’s drive of nine world-renowned ski resorts and within a day’s drive of five national parks. Along with these recreational attractions, the city boasts a growing tech economy and a vibrant food and arts scene. There are performances by the Utah Symphony, Ballet West, and Pioneer Theater Company as well as a Eccles Theater that offers Broadway plays. The NBA’s Jazz, NHL Utah Mammoth's, the AAA Salt Lake Bees, the Utah Warriors Rugby team, and the MLS Real Salt Lake, all represent Salt Lake City.