Medical Director - Epilepsy Program

Medical Director - Epilepsy Program page is loaded## Medical Director - Epilepsy Programlocations : Cap Inst Neuro Lawrencetime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition id : JR105837Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.The listed minimum pay reflects compensation for a

• full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)
• position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
• Position Overview
• Minimum Pay :
• $400,000.00
• Capital Health Medical Center
• is seeking a
• Medical Director of the Epilepsy
• Program. This is a senior-level physician responsible for overseeing all clinical, operational, and strategic aspects of the epilepsy service line. This role combines leadership, clinical care, research, and program development to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders.
• Opportunity Details :
• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for the Epilepsy Program.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary epilepsy care teams, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, EEG technologists, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Direct inpatient and outpatient services, including epilepsy monitoring units (EMU) and surgical programs.
• Ensure compliance with national standards and accreditation (e.g., NAEC Level 3 or 4 Epilepsy Center).
• Foster clinical excellence through protocol development, quality improvement, and performance metrics.
• Oversee and participate in the interpretation of EEGs, video-EEG monitoring, and other neurodiagnostic tests.
• Collaborate on clinical trials and epilepsy-related research initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor and educator for residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Develop community outreach and patient education initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital administration on budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation
• Diagnosing complex medical problems by referring to a patient’s history, examining them and conducting neurological tests
• Consult with patients on aftercare and long-term health management strategies
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust treatments or medication as needed
• Prescribe treatments or medication best suited to improve the patient’s condition
• Order tests and interpret results in order to determine the best treatment options
• Keep accurate patient medical records; completing all necessary documentation to allow for timely and efficient billing and claim submittal
• Attend training and seminars to stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in neurology
• Participates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner
• Qualifications :
• MD / DO Degree
• NJ & PA licenses
• Board certified Neurology; fellowship training in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology required
• 3+ years of clinical experience in epilepsy care, with leadership preferred
• Strong background in EEG Interpretation and epilepsy surgery evaluation. Strong communication skills, highly organized, and highly productive. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build comprehensive care programs
• Other Credentials :
• Certified as a diplomat of in the American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyOccasional physical demands include : Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push / Pull , Twisting , Reaching overhead , Squat / kneel / crawl , Taste or Smell Continuous physical demands include : Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 10 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 5 lbs. Sensory Requirements include : Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate HearingAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following : N / A
• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
• "Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."For benefit eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, we provide a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, robust PTO plan, overtime to eligible roles, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.The pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and / or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.### Benefits

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