Job Description
Job Description:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center are seeking a Board-Certified Epileptologist to join the Department of Neurology. This role offers the chance to work in a nationally accredited Level 4 Epilepsy Center with cutting-edge resources and unparalleled academic support.
Position Highlights
Specialization: Acute, chronic, and tertiary care of epilepsy patients
Responsibilities:
Outpatient epilepsy clinics
EEG/ICU reading and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) service
Presurgical evaluations, including stereo EEG and functional brain mapping
Management of neurostimulation devices (VNS, RNS, DBS)
Teaching: Educate medical students, residents, and fellows across all levels
Support: Dedicated clinical, administrative, and nursing support
Requirements:
M.D. or D.O. degree
Board-eligible or certified in Neurology and Epilepsy
Why Join OSU Wexner Medical Center?Department of Neurology Overview:
15 Specialized Divisions: Comprehensive subspecialty care across all neurology disciplines
Unmatched Facilities:
7 state-of-the-art ambulatory facilities
3 hospitals, including a 30-bed stroke ward and 18-bed neurocritical care unit
Research Leadership:
Over $15.5M in annual research funding
320+ clinical trials and studies conducted annually
Pioneering neurogenetics, neuroimmunology, and neuroregenerative medicine initiatives
Education Excellence:
10 clinical fellowships
Global training opportunities through partnerships in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America
Top 15th percentile Neurology Residency Program (Doximity Residency Navigator)
Epilepsy Division Highlights
Team Composition:
7 physicians, 3 APPs, 3 epilepsy nurses, and 1-2 fellows annually
State-of-the-Art EMU:
An 8-10 bed unit opening next year, featuring the latest technology
Specialized Clinics:
Functional seizures, neurostimulation, womens epilepsy, and epilepsy surgery clinics
Innovative Research:
Development of new antiseizure medications
Advanced approaches to presurgical evaluations and surgical outcomes
Breakthroughs in treating women with epilepsy during reproductive years
Join a Thriving Academic Culture
At OSUWMC, youll collaborate with top-tier faculty shaping the future of neurological care and research. This role combines clinical excellence, teaching, and groundbreaking research, all within a supportive and resource-rich environment.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application via e-mail. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All applications, inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, .
Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.
Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.
Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.