EPILEPSY SPECIALIST
Company: MaineHealth
Location: Westbrook
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
MaineHealth Neurology is seeking a full-time board
certified/eligible Neurologist with a 2-year surgical epilepsy
fellowship to join our Neurology Department as Medical Director of
Intracranial Epilepsy Monitoring Program. The Medical Director will
have responsibilities for patient care as well as development of
our intracranial monitoring program. This position is based on the
MaineHealth Scarborough Campus with on-site MRI and neurodiagnostic
lab, and the nearby EMU at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.
Opportunities for research are supported through MaineHealth
Institute for Research and committed time for research could be
accommodated through a dedicated academic pathway. Our
Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is a level III Epilepsy Center and
treats over 4000 patients per year. Our program currently consists
of five epileptologists (three adult and two pediatric), two
dedicated nurse practitioners, five nurses, and nurse navigator. We
work collaboratively with our fellowship-trained
epilepsy/functional neurosurgeon, neuroradiologists, nuclear
medicine, and dedicated neuropsychologist and psychometrician as we
develop a level IV comprehensive epilepsy program. We have 5 EMU
beds (three adult and two pediatric beds) in addition to a fully
accredited, inpatient and outpatient neurodiagnostics labs and 3T
MRI. Opportunity Highlights: Join a well-established Neurology
Department consisting of 35 sub-specialty trained Adult and
Pediatric neurologists, Neurohospitalists, and Advanced Practice
Professionals supported by a robust clinical and administrative
team, including onsite pharmacist, behavioral health counselor,
social worker, neuropsychologist and psychometrician. Hospital
admission service, stroke and telestroke care, as well as
after-hours phone call coverage is provided by a team of dedicated
Neurohospitalists. Inpatient coverage is limited to an equitable
share of daytime coverage on the neurology consult service four to
five weeks per year. Opportunity to teach MaineHealth Neurology
residents in our onsite neurology residency (4 residents/year),
residents and fellows from other departments, and Tufts MS IV and
other rotating medical students. Academic appointment is conferred
through affiliation with Tufts medical school and opportunities for
academic advancement are available. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit
integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our
communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of
nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care
network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700
employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth
Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members,
MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to
1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth
offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and
competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the
diverse needs of our workforce. Portland boasts walkable urban
density in a historic downtown area, including a nationally
renowned culinary culture ( Bon Appétit Magazine 2018 Restaurant
City of the Year) and top 10 craft beer scene ( Travel Channel
2021); abundant live music; a major art museum; and a beautiful
working waterfront. The area provides four-season recreational
opportunities such as skiing, hiking, boating, and miles of
beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an
exceptional, diverse, and vibrant community. MaineHealth remains
focused on investing in our providers and developing an inclusive
environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your
full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place
where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, please
submit a letter of interest and CV to apply today. To learn more
about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits
page.
Keywords: MaineHealth, New England , EPILEPSY SPECIALIST, Healthcare , Westbrook, Northeast
