Physician - Pediatrics

Pediatric Surgical Epileptologist

Memphis, Tennessee

Work-Life Balance: Dedicated inpatient epilepsy monitoring service blocks with no outpatient clinic responsibilities while on service, allowing focused patient care and improved work-life balance.

Desirable Practice Setting: Join one of the nation's premier pediatric epilepsy programs within a nationally recognized Neuroscience Institute featuring 27 Neurology and Neuroscience faculty members.

Ideal Work Environment: Practice alongside 6 Pediatric Epileptologists, 3 Pediatric Neurosurgeons, Neuropsychologists, Neuroradiologists, and dedicated epilepsy support staff in a highly collaborative environment.

Favorable Call Schedule: Approximately 8 weeks of EMU service annually with dedicated inpatient blocks and integrated epilepsy coverage responsibilities.

Culture & Support, Support & Networking: Work within a Level IV Epilepsy Center that has maintained its designation for more than 15 years and attracts referrals from over 40 states and internationally.

Partnership Opportunities, Leadership Opportunities, Professional Growth Opportunities: Participate in a highly active epilepsy surgery program with 1 to 2 surgical evaluations weekly, multidisciplinary epilepsy surgery conferences, resident education, clinical research, and future program development opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation, Competitive Salary, Compensation, Financial Package: Competitive academic compensation package with faculty rank commensurate with training and experience.

Generous Performance Bonus, Generous Quality Bonus, Generous Bonus, Competitive Bonus Opportunity, Additional Bonus Incentives: Additional recruitment incentives available based on qualifications and experience.

Sign-On Bonus, Retention Bonus: Signing bonus available, typically ranging from $30,000 to $50,000.

Comprehensive Benefits Package, Competitive Benefits, Benefits Package, Full Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, malpractice coverage, and retirement benefits.

Relocation Assistance, Relocation Stipend: Relocation assistance up to $13,500.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance: Not specified.

Professional Development, Professional Growth: Faculty appointment through the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement initiatives, and academic advancement.

Additional Perks, Additional Benefits: 9% employer retirement contribution, four weeks PTO, one week CME leave, and $3,000 annual CME allowance.

Qualifications

Degree: MD or DO

Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child Neurology with fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology.

Licensure: Eligible for Tennessee medical licensure.

Skillset: Interest in epilepsy surgery, multidisciplinary surgical planning, EEG interpretation, and comprehensive epilepsy care.

Experience: Completion of Child Neurology residency training and fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology.

Sponsorship: J-1 waiver and H-1B visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

About the Community

Top Ranked Location: Memphis combines major metropolitan amenities with a significantly lower cost of living than many academic medical markets.

Major Metro, Medium-Sized Metro, Small Metro, Suburban Community, Rural Community: Major metropolitan area serving as the cultural and economic hub of the Mid South.

Lifestyle & Affordability: No state income tax, affordable housing, short commute times, and exceptional purchasing power.

Prime Location: Centrally located with convenient access to destinations throughout the Southeast and across the country.

Education: Excellent public and private school options, including highly regarded suburban communities such as Germantown and Collierville.

Community Attributes: Family-friendly neighborhoods, diverse communities, and a welcoming environment for physicians and their families.

Easy Travel, Convenient Location, Prime Location: Memphis International Airport offers convenient nonstop access to major destinations nationwide.

Vibrant Lifestyle: Enjoy professional sports, world-renowned music, award-winning dining, outdoor recreation, and year-round cultural events.

Job Reference #: 26699