Position Number: PS# 28201
Salary: To be Determined
Location: LSU Health Science Center Shreveport
Closing Date: Open until filled
To Apply:
Letters of interest should be directed to Robert Schwendimann, MD at rschwe@lsuhsc.edu or mail to Robert Schwendimann, MD, Department of Neurology, LSU Health Shreveport, 1501 Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71130-3932.
Job Summary:
The Department of Neurology at Louisiana State University-Health, Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a BE/BC neurologist with fellowship training in Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology to join its faculty. Academic rank will be determined by level of experience/ qualifications, though ABPN certification/sub-specialty certification is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee and further develop the University Hospital’s epilepsy monitoring unit, aid in development of an epilepsy surgery program, manage a large volume of patients with epilepsy and work toward development of a clinical neurophysiology training program. He/she will also have a teaching role with neurology residents and students. The candidate will be expected to participate in all departmental activities including resident clinics and hospital attending call.
LSU Health Shreveport is a major tertiary referral center for North Louisiana, East Texas and Oklahoma and southern Arkansas. The Hospital is the only Level 1 trauma center in this area. The Medical School is fully accredited with training programs in all areas, including many sub-specialty fellowship programs. LSU Health Shreveport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Requirements:
MD or equivalent with Louisiana state medical license or ability to obtain licensure. Graduate from an accredited residency program. Fellowship training highly desirable. BC/BE required.
Job Benefits:
The LSU Systems Office has provided LSUHSC-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.