Headache Medicine - Norton Neuroscience Institute (Louisville, KY)

“ WITH THE LARGEST NUMBER OF HEADACHE SPECIALISTS IN THE REGION, WE OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAILOR A PRACTICE DEDICATED TO THE TREATMENT OF HEADACHE AND WORK IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH OTHER SPECIALISTS TO PROMOTE CLINICAL CARE, PATIENT EDUCATION AND CLINICAL RESEARCH.”

–BRIAN M. PLATO, D.O., FAHS,  Medical Director,  Norton Neuroscience Institute Headache Program

CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR HEADACHE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

THE NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE HEADACHE PROGRAM is seeking a fellowship-trained headache medicine physician. Featuring a team of headache specialists certified by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, this program is leading the way in developing innovative care models for headache medicine. It also serves as a regional referral center for patients seeking the most up-to-date treatment options and clinical trials.

The program is a part of Norton Neuroscience Institute, which features several multispecialty neurology programs, allowing providers to focus on care for a specific discipline or patient population. A comprehensive suite of patient resources is available through the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center, which provides support groups; therapeutic and exercise programs; assistance with disability, employment, housing and financial decisions; and an on-site registered nurse navigator to assist with patient education and facilitating care.

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Opportunity to practice exclusively in headache medicine

• No inpatient call
• Opportunity to participate in an established telehealth program featuring an innovative approach to patient care

• Competitive compensation package, including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and production bonus option

• Candidates coming out of residency/fellowship are offered up to $100,000 recruitment incentive and may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness through our nonprofit health care system

• Experienced candidates relocating into the market are offered a retention bonus of up to $60,000

• Option to provide inpatient coverage for additional compensation

• Ability to provide on-call stroke coverage, which includes additional call compensation; not required

• Additional bonus available based on productivity, quality metrics and physician engagement

• Participation in annual continuing medical education symposiums within Norton Neuroscience Institute

• Research opportunities and support available through the Norton Healthcare Research Office

ABOUT NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE

NORTON NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE is a collaborative team of more than 130 subspecialized neuroscience providers, including:

• 14 neurosurgeons

• 5 neuropsychologists

• 5 LCSWs

• More than 55 advanced practice providers

• 60 Neurologists subspecialty-trained in: 
  • Memory care
  • Stroke
  • Epilepsy
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Movement disorders
  • Headache medicine
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Sports concussion
  • Neurocritical Care
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Pediatric neurology

REQUIREMENTS

• Medical degree/diploma

• Residency/fellowship certification

• Kentucky medical license or license eligible

PROVIDER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Norton Provider Leadership Academy

• Leadership councils

• Clinical research support

• Chronic disease task forces

• Operational and electronic health record efficiency improvement

• Provider well-being program

• Community education

• Clinical quality initiatives

WHY NORTON HEALTHCARE FOR YOUR CAREER?

• Approximately 850 Clinical Research Studies

• Professional growth programming through Norton Provider Leadership Academy

• Strong support network of advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, educators and social workers

• Strong continued investment in technology and physical spaces for improved patient care environments

• Norton Cancer Institute earned LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader Designation (2018 to 2022)

• Ranked by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the 150 Top Places to Work In Healthcare in 2019

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes (2018 and 2019) 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Norton Medical Group maintains nearly 30 years of experience operating physician practices and Norton Immediate Care Centers throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. A division of Norton Healthcare, Norton Medical Group provides comprehensive management and support services to its medical providers and locations. Nearly 2,000 employed medical providers and over 4,000 employees work at more than 350 locations. Patients have access to multidisciplinary resources through the division’s extensive network of primary and specialty care practices and urgent care centers. More information is available at NortonMedicalGroup.com.

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