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Neuroscience Institute, Physician - Surgical Epileptologist

The Surgical Epileptologist will participate in managing refractory epilepsy patients through weekly epilepsy management conferences and provide advanced surgical options including robotic stereo-electroencephalography, resective surgery, responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, laser ablation, and vagal nerve stimulation. The role involves performing SEEG implantations, contributing to clinical trials for medically refractory epilepsy, and collaborating in high-quality research with Carnegie Mellon University scientists.

Key Responsibilities
  • • Participate in weekly epilepsy management conference tackling challenging refractory epilepsy patients
  • • Offer patients full gamut of advanced surgical options including robotic stereo-electroencephalography, surgical resective surgery, responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, laser ablation, and vagal nerve stimulation
  • • Perform 30-40 SEEG implantations per year
  • • Engage in multiple national clinical trials for medically refractory epilepsy including drug trials and surgically administered gene therapy
  • • Collaborate in an active signal processing lab performing high-quality research with scientists from Carnegie Mellon University
Required
  • • Completion of ACGME approved Neurology Residency, Epilepsy Fellowship
  • • Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology
  • • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
  • • Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment
Benefits & Perks
  • • Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • • Sign-On Bonus
  • • CME Allowance
  • • EY Financial Planning Services – Student Loan, PSLF Assistance
  • • Retirement Plans; Vested Immediately in 401K, 457B
  • • Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
  • • A diverse & inclusive workforce with respective loan repayment for qualified candidates

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : 

Allegheny Health Network’s Neuroscience Institute is seeking a Surgical Epileptologist to join our growing team at our Level 4 Epilepsy Center, in Pittsburgh, PA!

AHN’s Epilepsy Program has weekly epilepsy management conference, tackling challenging refractory epilepsy patients. This allows us to offer patients full gamut of advanced surgical options including robotic stereo-electroencephalography, surgical resective surgery, responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, laser ablation, and vagal nerve stimulation. Our Program actively performs 30-40 SEEG implantations per year with continuously growing volumes and 6 bed inpatient EMU. We are currently enrolled in multiple national clinical trials for medically refractory epilepsy including drug trials and surgically administered gene therapy. Lastly, our team has an active signal processing lab performing high-quality collaborative research with scientists from Carnegie Mellon University.

Job Qualifications

  • Completion of ACGME approved Neurology Residency, Epilepsy Fellowship
  • Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology  
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) 
  • Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment 

AHN Proudly Offers

  • Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits
  • Sign-On Bonus 
  • CME Allowance 
  • EY Financial Planning Services – Student Loan, PSLF Assistance
  • Retirement Plans; Vested Immediately in 401K, 457B 
  • Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage 
  • A diverse & inclusive workforce with respective loan repayment for qualified candidates 

AHN’s Neuroscience Institute is currently constructing a new five-story ‘hub’ at our flagship, Allegheny General Hospital, with plans to undergo a gradual opening of specialty clinics through 2026. The new hub is a centralized location encompassing wrap-around services, innovative care models, and multidisciplinary clinical providers enabling individuals with chronic neurologic conditions - and their caregivers - to live their healthiest lives. Our state-of-the-art neuroscience experience for patients will include, but not be limited to embedded navigators, behavioral health professionals, speech/occupational therapists, pharmacists, registered dieticians, financial counselors and more.

The Neuroscience Institute currently staffs over 25 neurosurgeons, 37 neurologists and 64 advanced practice providers who specialize in a myriad of neurological disorders, including brain, spine and skull-based surgery, stroke, movement disorders, cranial nerve disorders, neuro-oncology, epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular disorders, dementia, and concussions to name a few. The Institute has a quaternary care facility within Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) in Pittsburgh PA, that includes a level 1 trauma center, and a level 2 trauma center located at Forbes Regional Hospital (FRH), located in Monroeville, Pa.

Why AHN? It’s a blended healthcare organization providing patients with exceptional healthcare for over a century. We are forging innovative solutions and key partnerships to help transform the health experience of our customers into remarkable ways. AHN's innovative approach ensures that patients receive top-notch care close to home, supported by 14 hospitals, over 250 healthcare facilities and 3,000+ physicians.  

Why Pittsburgh? Working in Pittsburgh, PA, offers a vibrant and dynamic environment with a rich cultural scene and a strong sense of community. Enjoy Pittsburgh’s nationally recognized hub for medical innovation, culinary scene, sporting events and many indoor/outdoor activities. Benefit from a low cost of living and highly regarded educational institutions. The city's diverse neighborhoods and thriving job market make it an ideal place for healthcare professionals to grow. 

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