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The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. 

The UNC Department of Neurology is looking for a Pediatric Surgical Epileptologist to join their team. 

Clinical Responsibilities: 

?Providing medical services 

?Training residents and fellows during rotations on: 

   oInpatient general child neurology 

   oInpatient epilepsy monitoring unit 

   oReading routine and stereo-electroencephalograms 

   oEvoked potentials 

   oLong-term video electroencephalograms 

?Participation in pre-surgical pediatric epilepsy diagnostic evaluations 

?Conducting both pediatric neurology and epilepsy specialty outpatient clinics 

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience 

?Established Skills: 

   oEpilepsy surgery multi-modal diagnostic evaluations 

   oPlanning for localization of stereo EEG 

   oInterpretation of stereo EEG 

   oMultidisciplinary surgical approach planning with neurosurgery 

   oIncludes laser interstitial thermal ablation 

   oDeep brain stimulation options for pediatric patients 

?Educational and Professional Requirements: 

   oMD/DO or equivalent degree 

   oCompleted both a child neurology residency and an epilepsy sub-specialty fellowship in accredited programs 

?Licensure: 

   oLicensed or eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina 

?Technical Knowledge: 

   oWorking knowledge of scalp high-density electroencephalographic recordings 

   oSubdural grid and depth stereology for pre-surgical epilepsy evaluations 

?Certification: 

   oABPN Board Certified in Child Neurology 

   oBoard Certified/Eligible in Epilepsy 

Please send CVs to Laura Oakes at Laura.Oakes@unchealth.unc.edu 

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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