Join one of the nation’s largest, most respected health systems and experience what it means to live well. Advocate Health is seeking a board certified Neurologist with a 2 year fellowship in Epilepsy to serve its patients at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Recruitment will support growth of our new system-wide Epilepsy program and 6 bed EMU to be based out of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL-a desirable suburb of Chicago, IL. Our Epilepsy program will be supported by a patient base established through referrals from our system of extensive clinics and 5 level 1 trauma centers. Our neuroscience service line, which includes a network of subspecialists managing even the most complex conditions, is also supported by a large Neuro Critical Care team and skilled Neurosurgery service line. This is a great opportunity for a collegial candidate with a passion for Epilepsy and management of complex patients, and with an interest in helping grow a new program.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 600+ bed non-profit, Level 1 trauma center, teaching hospital and comprehensive stroke center. It is a leading provider in Chicago’s North and Northwest suburbs with over 1500 physicians in 109 specialties.
Position Highlights:
- Full time position-join 3 existing Epileptologists
- Will include combination of Inpatient & Outpatient services with IOM anticipated
- Call 1:4+
- Established and robust referral relationships will support a full unit
- Collegial and collaborative group
- EPIC EMR
- Competitive sign on bonus and 2 year Salary Guarantee in the range of $340,000-$380,000. Placement in the starting range is based on training, experience, certifications etc and will be based on candidates qualifications.
- Strong clinical, operational and administrative support
- Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
- Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
- Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
Training and/or experience required
- Preferably 1-2 years experience working in an Epilepsy program with an EMU
- Board certification/board eligible from an ACGME accredited program in Neurology
- Fellowship training from a 2 year ACGME accredited program
- Training and experience ready of continuous EEG
- Current Fellows are welcome to apply
Benefits and more:
- Paid Time Off programs for eligible positions
- Health and welfare benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as parental leave, adoption assistance and surrogacy assistance
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid medical liability insurance
- CME allowance
- Relocation assistance up to $12,000
- We are a 501c3 organization and positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- H1B support as cap exempt employer
About Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge is a picturesque suburb located 14 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, convenient to O'Hare Airport, major expressways, CTA and Metra trains allowing for an easy commute into the city while enjoying peaceful suburban living.
Park Ridge is a prime residential community that retains its distinctive, small-town charm where “community” is a big part of this suburban town. The city’s vibrant Uptown shopping area includes the Metra station, Public Library and several parks featuring live musical concerts and special events are held in the summer. Throughout the city, quiet tree-lined streets, pleasing architecture, excellent schools, centrally located library and ample parks help make Park Ridge one of the most desirable family communities in the Chicago area.
Unique shops and a great selection of restaurants fill the Uptown area, where new buildings blend serenely with historic ones. The Uptown Park Ridge skyline is graced with cupolas, church spires and the 100-foot tower of the Art Deco Pickwick Theatre, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States. Advocate Health has a combined footprint across six states – Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. We are a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. In Illinois and Wisconsin, we serve nearly 3 million patients annually across 29 hospitals and more than 500 sites of care. We are a leading employer in the Midwest, proudly supporting a diverse team of over 77,000. This includes more than 4,200 employed physicians and over 2,500 Advanced Practice Clinicians within our physician-led medical group.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our teammates can thrive, and our business can grow. As a teammate, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.
