Epileptologist

Overview

Legacy Medical Group Neurology is seeking a full-time, outpatient Epileptologist to join our growing team. Fellowship training in epilepsy is preferred; however, candidates who have completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship with an EEG focus are also encouraged to apply.

Legacy Neurology operates four clinic locations throughout the Portland–Vancouver metropolitan area, all located in Portland or within 20 minutes of downtown. This position is based at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in NW Portland and focuses on providing outpatient consultation and ongoing management for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions.

The incoming physician will join a collaborative group of 9 outpatient neurologists (including one current epileptologist), 4 clinic-based APPs, and 10 neurohospitalists. Our department offers robust subspecialty programs in autoimmune neurology/MS, epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, neuromuscular medicine, neuro-ophthalmology, and vascular neurology. The epilepsy program includes a 4-bed EMU and a comprehensive epilepsy surgery service.

Benefits of Working at Legacy:

• Mission-driven, nonprofit health system with a strong commitment to caring for underserved communities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• Salary aligned with national median compensation
• Hire-on bonus and relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and malpractice coverage
• Employer retirement contributions

Responsibilities

• This role includes general neurology clinic responsibilities, with ample opportunity to develop or expand an epilepsy-focused subspecialty practice.
• Core responsibilities include outpatient clinic, EMU service, and EEG interpretation.
• There is no emergency department call.
• Legacy also offers opportunities to participate in research, education, and leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year accredited U.S. Medical School or the equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited residency in Neurology.

Licensure

• Board Certified in Neurology.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicable state.
• Active member in good standing of Hospital Medical Staff.
• BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Assocation minimally required (ACLS may substitute for BLS).

Please note: We are unable to offer J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorships at this time.

For additional information or to formally apply, please contact: Forrest Brown – FOBROWN@LHS.ORG

Pay Range

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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