The

Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC)

located in downtown Baltimore, is looking for a

Neurology-Epileptologist Provider.

The

Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC)

is a premier facility within the

VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS)

and an academic affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). The Baltimore VAMC is a modern 324-bed facility adjacent to University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Both hospitals are conveniently connected by a walkway which facilitates integration of educational, research and clinical activities. Our facility is known for its advanced medical care, cutting-edge research, and collaborative teaching environment. Major duties

include but are not limited to: Provide expert subspecialty care in epilepsy, including advanced diagnostic evaluation, seizure classification, and treatment planning.

Perform and interpret routine EEG, prolonged EEG, continuous EEG monitoring, and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) studies.

Lead pre-surgical epilepsy evaluations in collaboration with neurosurgery, neuropsychology, radiology, and multidisciplinary teams.

Manage complex antiepileptic medication regimens and oversee monitored medication adjustments in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Provide epilepsy-specific inpatient consultation, with particular emphasis on ICU continuous EEG interpretation for patients with depressed mentation or suspected nonconvulsive seizures.

Participate in expansion and optimization of EEG and EMU services, including ICU monitoring program development.

Contribute to teaching activities for residents, fellows, nursing, and allied health staff.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical program development, and research activities as appropriate.

Deliver patient and caregiver education on seizure recognition, management, safety, and long-term care planning.

Work Schedule:

8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Preferred Experience: Board certified/board eligible in Neurology with at least one year subspecialty training in epilepsy and/or clinical electrophysiology.

Experience with interpretation of in-person and teleEEG studies.

Experience with epilepsy monitoring unit patient diagnosis and treatment.

Experience with providing consultation in neurology and epileptology.

Pay:

Competitive salary

(250K to 350K)

annually, Performance pay

(up to 15K annually) , regular salary increases Paid Time Off:

50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement:

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance:

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure:

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME:

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting This position is eligible for the

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),

a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount

(up to $200,000)

& eligibility period

(one to five years)

.

"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care".