Epilepsy Neurologist

Epilepsy Neurologist

Houston Methodist Hospital- Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX

Full-Time, Days Shift

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Houston Methodist Hospital No. 16 among 1,248 hospitals and No. 21 in neurology and neurosurgery. U.S. News & World Report has also named Houston Methodist Hospital the No. 1 hospital in Texas every year since the award began. This year, Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked in 10 specialties, the most of any hospital in the state. Six of the ranked specialties appear in the top 20, and all are ranked in the top 30 in the country.

We are seeking an Epileptologist to join our Epilepsy Division in the Department of Neurology at Houston Methodist Hospital which is a Designated Level 4 by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.  Interested applicants, please forward a copy of your CV to Rob Henges - rhenges@houstonmethodist.org 

Qualified Candidates:

• Completed neurology residency
• Fellowship in epilepsy
• Ability to obtain a Texas medical license or have a Texas medical license in good standing
• Ability to read EEG studies, EMU recordings, intro-operative monitoring and perform presurgical evaluation
• Assess the needs and plan medical intervention for individuals/families
• Facilitates the delivery of care expected from an Epilepsy subspecialist
• Ordering diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, EEGs, EMGs and other electrodiagnostic tests
• Assists individuals/families to achieve optimal levels of health through collaboration with medical and health care professionals
• Exercises medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patients
• Exhibits leadership in initiating changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies
• Involved in direct patient care, patient and family teaching, staff education and multidisciplinary consultations and collaborations
• Participates in education of PA students, NPs, Fellows, Residents, and Medical Students
• Initiating and expediting requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies

Methodist Hospital Proudly Offers

Competitive Compensation Package

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Generous PTO Plan

Additional benefits include, but not limited to: EAP, Employee Discounts, and Gym Discounts

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Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG), these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.