NORTON CHILDRENS NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and a part of Norton Childrens Medical Group, is seeking pediatric epileptologists with an academic role at the assistant, associate or full professor level, as well as an experienced candidate to serve as medical director and chief of pediatric epilepsy services. These positions are a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of 19 physicians, including six pediatric epileptologists; and 14 advanced practice providers, with five subspecialized in epilepsy.

Norton Childrens Neuroscience Institute provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to treating epilepsy and seizures. Norton Childrens is ranked in the top 50 nationally in neurology and neurosurgery on U.S. News & World Reports list of Best Childrens Hospitals 2023-2024. Norton Childrens Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Norton Childrens Hospital is designated a Level 4 program by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, and offers an eight-bed epilepsy monitoring unit, surgical theater, positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computerized tomography and laser interstitial thermal therapy. Our team uses advanced diagnostic tools and technologies such as neuroimaging, vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation and surgical robotics. In addition to comprehensive diagnostics and treatment options, Norton Childrens Neuroscience Institute supports several epilepsy subspecialty clinics, including clinics for new-onset seizure, refractory epilepsy, neuromodulation, ketogenic diet and tuberous sclerosis.

These positions offer regular opportunities to work closely with medical students, residents and fellows. In 2023, Norton Childrens Neuroscience Institute launched an accredited pediatric epilepsy fellowship

PEDIATRIC EPILEPTOLOGIST

• Provide clinical care as part of the growth and expansion of Norton Childrens Neuroscience Institutes multidisciplinary epilepsy clinics
• Academic position teaching residents and medical students in the UofL School of Medicine Department of Neurology Division of Child Neurology
• Board-certified or board-eligible and fellowship-trained in pediatric epilepsy required
• Competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with experience

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS

• Medical degree/diploma
• Residency/fellowship certification
• Kentucky medical license or license eligible

Why Norton Healthcare for your career:

• Norton Children's Hospital was named the No. 1 children's hospital in Kentucky and Norton Children's was ranked in the top 50 nationwide for six pediatric specialties, including urology.
• Integrated academic clinical care model focused on translating clinical research to state-of-the-art bedside care
• Comprehensive research support services provided across all pediatric services lines through Norton Childrens Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine
• Market share leader in the region
• Strong history rooted in robust training programs for medical students, residents and fellows
• Named 2021s Top Workplace in the region by the Louisville Courier- Journal
• Named No. 10 on Healthiest Employers 2021 list of Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America and the No. 1 extra-large employer in Kentucky
• Verified Level I Childrens Surgery Center
  • Norton Childrens Hospital is verified as a Level I Childrens Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Childrens Surgery Verification (ACS CSV) Quality Improvement Program.
  • The ACS CSV program was developed to improve the quality of childrens surgical care. CSV standards ensure that children needing surgery receive care under a multidisciplinary program with quality improvement and safety processes, data collection and appropriate resources provided to them as patients at the hospital.
  • Our commitment to quality care begins with appropriately trained staff and leadership from surgeons who participate in meetings throughout the year to review the hospitals surgical outcomes. The surgical team seeks continuous improvement to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

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.

To discuss this opportunity please contact:

Meredith Hagan, Senior Recruiter

Cell: 502.468.4783

Email: Meredith.Hagan@NortonHealthcare.Org