Overview

Job Specifics

• Illinois Neurological Institute & OSF HealthCare are looking for a Epileptologist or Clinical Neurophysiologist to join their growing practice
• The Illinois Neurological Institute Epilepsy Center is the only level IV Epilepsy Center outside of Chicago
• Join a dynamic academic environment with opportunities to teach and work with residents at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
• Participate in program development efforts, including establishment of new outreach subspecialty clinics, and system-wide epilepsy care
• Experience with perioperative stereo-electroencephalogram (SEEG) analysis is necessary
• Experience or willingness to learn the indications and management of VNS, RNS, and DBS for epilepsy is strongly recommended
• Nurse practitioner and experienced neurosurgical support are in place for epilepsy surgery evaluations
• Advances neuroimaging includes MRI, fMRI, PET scan, and SPECT
• EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled

OSF HealthCare- Saint Francis Medical Center 

• OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center is the fifth largest medical center in Illinois.
• The only Level 1 Trauma Center and tertiary care medical center in the Peoria area.
• A major teaching affiliate of the University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Peoria, OSF partners with both residency and fellowship programs.
• We are also home to OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois and the OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute.

The Benefits

• Competitive base salary + incentives
• $100,000 Student Loan Repayment available
• 4 weeks paid vacation and 6 paid holidays
• 480 hours sick time/year
• Generous Signing bonus
• Paid occurrence based malpractice, CME, association membership dues
• Health, life, and dental insurance, retirement plan, and paid relocation

The Community

Live as big or small as your heart desires! Nestled in the Illinois River Valley, the Greater Peoria area provides opportunities for a variety of lifestyles. Live in the City of Peoria, with its urban amenities. Or choose a suburb, small town or rural life, with a laid-back vibe and community schools. Whatever you choose:

• High quality life with a lower cost of living and beautiful neighborhoods
• Three hours or less from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis
• Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport

A variety of great dining and entertainment options

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Doctorate Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
• Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
• Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal heath programs.
• Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.