Surgical Epileptologist – Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Epileptologist to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA! You will be an integral part of an elite group of physicians who collaborate through our innovative clinical programs that serve as national referral centers for the treatment of all types of neurological conditions.

In addition, Allegheny Health Network’s Enterprise Equitable Health Institute is creating a national model for the recruitment of health professionals that are committed to the health equity and to the inclusion of underrepresented individuals in medicine (URiM). The Talent Attraction Program Pittsburgh (TAPP) Loan Repayment & Retention Program offers loan repayment up to $60,000 per year to qualifying applicants.

Job Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurology
• Pennsylvania License
• Fellowship trained or clinical experience in the applicable specialist field

Requirements for the TAPP Program

• Completion of separate application
• Function as liaison between Allegheny Clinic or the applicable Allegheny Health Network institute and the resident community, including for selected disciplinary efforts
• Work with Enterprise Equitable Health Institute as part of its recruitment, retention, and promotion initiatives

AHN 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

AHN Neuroscience Institute

Our Institute integrates renowned experts in the subspecialties of neurology, neuroradiology, neuro-critical care, and neurosurgery to offer leading-edge diagnosis and treatment for patients with the most complex neurological disorders across 7 hospitals throughout Western PA.

The Neuroscience Institute currently staffs 22 neurosurgeons and 30 Neurologists who specialize in a myriad of neurosurgical disorders, including brain, spine and skull-based surgery, stroke, movement disorders, cranial nerve disorders, neuro-oncology, epilepsy, headache, neuromuscular disorders, dementia and concussions to name a few.  The Department has a quaternary care facility within Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) in Pittsburgh PA, that has a level 1 trauma center, and a level 2 trauma center at Forbes Regional Hospital (FRH), located in Monroeville, Pa.

The epilepsy department has weekly epilepsy management conference, tackles challenging refractory epilepsy patients, and is able to offer patients a gamut of advanced surgical options including: robotic stereo-electroencephalography, responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, laser ablation, and vagus nerve stimulation.

Nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care, Allegheny Health Network is one of the largest healthcare systems serving Western, PA – ten diverse hospitals, over 250 health care facilities and growing!

Pittsburgh is a vibrant and exciting city, offering diverse culture, world-class arts and music, prestigious colleges and universities, proximity to state and local recreational parks, and a nationally recognized culinary scene. It is home to major sports teams as well as key players within an ever-growing tech industry. Pittsburgh is recognized as one of the ‘most livable cities’ in the United States by Forbes and The Economist. Pittsburgh’s beautiful landscape, rivers and bridges, and affordable cost of living make it an attractive option for both individuals and families.  

  The AAMC has broadened the definition of URiM in medicine to include “those racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population”. Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in medicine are African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders. The AAMC’s definition also includes intersectionality for male and female individuals of color, with race and gender contributing distinct experiences when confronting privilege and power in academic medicine. Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). n.d. Underrepresented in medicine definition. Available at: https://www.aamc.org/initiatives/urm (accessed November 2, 2021); as cited in National Academy of Medicine. Stat! An Action Plan for Replacing the Broken System of Recruitment and Retention of Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine. Available at: https://nam.edu/stat-an-action-plan-for-replacing-the-broken-system-of-recruitment-and-retention-of-underrepresented-minorities-in-medicine/ (September 10, 2018).