Norton Children's Neuroscience Institute affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and a part of Norton Children’s 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 chief of pediatric epilepsy services. These positions are a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of 19 neurologists and 16 advanced practice providers, with three pediatric neurosurgeons and two pediatric neuropsychologists.
Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to treating epilepsy and seizures. Norton Children’s is ranked in the top 50 nationally in neurology and neurosurgery on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals 2023-2024. Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Norton Children’s 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 Children’s 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 Children’s Neuroscience Institute launched an accredited pediatric epilepsy fellowship.
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