Minimum Pay:

$297,000.00

Capital Health Medical Center is seeking a Medical Director of the Epilepsy Program. This is a senior-level physician responsible for overseeing all clinical, operational, and strategic aspects of the epilepsy service line. This role combines leadership, clinical care, research, and program development to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Opportunity Details:

Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the Epilepsy Program. Lead and participate in multidisciplinary epilepsy care teams, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, EEG technologists, nurses, and allied health professionals. Direct inpatient and outpatient services, including epilepsy monitoring units (EMU) and surgical programs. Ensure compliance with national standards and accreditation (e.g., NAEC Level 3 or 4 Epilepsy Center). Foster clinical excellence through protocol development, quality improvement, and performance metrics. Oversee and participate in the interpretation of EEGs, video-EEG monitoring, and other neurodiagnostic tests. Collaborate on clinical trials and epilepsy-related research initiatives. Serve as a mentor and educator for residents, fellows, and medical students. Develop community outreach and patient education initiatives. Collaborate with hospital administration on budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation Diagnosing complex medical problems by referring to a patient’s history, examining them and conducting neurological tests Consult with patients on aftercare and long-term health management strategies Monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatments or medication as needed Prescribe treatments or medication best suited to improve the patient’s condition Order tests and interpret results in order to determine the best treatment options Keep accurate patient medical records; completing all necessary documentation to allow for timely and efficient billing and claim submittal Attend training and seminars to stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in neurology Participates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner

Qualifications:

MD/DO Degree NJ & PA licenses Board certified Neurology; fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology required 3+ years of clinical experience in epilepsy care, with leadership preferred Strong background in EEG Interpretation and epilepsy surgery evaluation. Strong communication skills, highly organized, and highly productive. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build comprehensive care programs

Other Credentials:

Certified as a diplomat of in the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology