Academic Epilepsy Physician Opportunity in New Orleans
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Job description
Epilepsy / EEG Neurology Opportunity
Tulane University School of Medicine | New Orleans & Metairie, Louisiana
The Department of Neurology at Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking an Epilepsy and EEG-trained neurologist to join its growing academic neuroscience program. This role offers a balanced mix of subspecialty outpatient epilepsy care, EEG interpretation, and EMU involvement across two major clinical sites within the LCMC Health system. It is an excellent opportunity for a neurologist who values academic collaboration, complex case exposure, and meaningful clinical impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Position Overview
- Outpatient subspecialty practice focused on epilepsy care
- Participation in EEG interpretation, including ambulatory, inpatient, and home studies
- Rotating coverage within the EEG and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit call pool
- Clinical practice is split between East Jefferson Hospital and University Medical Center, New Orleans
- Academic appointment through Tulane University School of Medicine
Clinical Environment
- East Jefferson Hospital serves as the clinical home for Tulane University School of Medicine
- 420-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital and Louisiana's first Nurse Magnet facility
- Comprehensive inpatient neuroscience services, including a stroke center and neurocritical care
- University Medical Center New Orleans is a 446-bed academic and Level I trauma center
- Robust neuroscience services, including stroke, neurocritical care, expanding EMU, and general neurology consult services
Academic & Teaching Focus
- Active involvement in Tulane's academic neurology mission
- Collaboration with Tulane and LSU faculty across shared neuroscience programs
- Exposure to complex epilepsy cases and multidisciplinary care models
- Teaching opportunities with neurology residents and fellows
- Participation in program growth and service expansion
Candidate Profile
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
- Fellowship training in EEG and/or Epilepsy, with subspecialty board eligibility or certification
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Louisiana
Living in the New Orleans Area
Practicing in the New Orleans region offers a rare combination of academic medicine, cultural depth, and quality of life. Physicians enjoy access to world-renowned cuisine, live music, historic neighborhoods, and year-round festivals, along with diverse communities and short commute times. With proximity to the Gulf Coast, outdoor recreation, and a major international airport, the area supports both professional growth and a richly lived life outside the hospital.
Apply today to join Tulane's epilepsy and EEG program and contribute to the next chapter of academic neuroscience in Louisiana.