Epileptologist | Exciting Opportunity at University of Iowa

Position Description:

The University of Iowa, Department of Neurology is recruiting a faculty member specializing in Epilepsy. The appointment will be on the tenure or clinical track at a rank based on qualifications. The position involves delivery of outpatient care in the Department of Neurology’s Epilepsy Clinic, attending on the inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, reading EEG and IOM studies in the EEG laboratory, and taking EEG call. The successful candidate will join a group of six adult epileptologists and two additional EEG/IOM readers. The University of Iowa Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is the only NAEC Level 4 epilepsy center in the state of Iowa.

 

The Department of Neurology is made up of more than 40 full-time faculty members who provide local, national, and international leadership across a range of neurology subspecialties, including Cognitive Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, Clinical Electrophysiology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Disease, Neuropsychology, and sleep disorders. The Department of Neurology has a long tradition of excellence in research, a well-developed research infrastructure, and an outstanding patient population that supports efforts in a variety of areas of clinical and research investigations.

 

The University of Iowa, Department of Neurology offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment.   The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

 

Education Requirement:       

1. MD or DO degree, or equivalent
2. Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Neurology
3. Completion of a fellowship in EEG, Epilepsy, or Clinical Neurophysiology
4. Required Qualifications:       
5. Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Iowa
6. Board certified or board eligible in Neurology, with added qualification in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology
7. Demonstrated experience in teaching students and residents
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:      

1. Significant track record of academic or educational accomplishment
2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with faculty staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

 

For more information, please contact:

Contact name: Melissa Middleton

Title: Senior Physician Recruiter

Email address: melissa-middleton@uiowa.edu

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To apply for this position, please visit http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition 75191.

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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.