Epileptologist

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Epileptologist to join our neurology team in Detroit, United States. In this role, you will provide specialized clinical care to patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders, utilizing your analytical expertise and professional knowledge to deliver comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes and advance epilepsy care within our organization.

• Diagnose and manage patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders through comprehensive clinical evaluations and specialized testing
• Interpret electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings and other neurophysiological studies to inform clinical decision-making
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including antiepileptic medication management and dosage optimization
• Perform detailed patient assessments, including medical history review, neurological examinations, and seizure characterization
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, and other specialists to determine candidacy for advanced interventions such as epilepsy surgery
• Provide patient and family education regarding seizure management, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and safety precautions
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex patient cases
• Stay current with advances in epilepsy treatment, emerging therapies, and clinical best practices through continuing education
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical outcomes analysis within the epilepsy program

Qualifications

• ·Must have completed an ACGME/AOA approved Neurology residency.

  ·Must be board eligible/certified in Neurology.

  ·Must have completed or currently completing an ACGME/AOA approved Epilepsy   fellowship.

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