Director Pediatric Epilepsy

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes Best-In-State Employers 2025

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio seeks a pediatric epileptologist to serve as Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Program, advancing one of the region's leading pediatric epilepsy centers. The Director will provide clinical leadership, drive program development, and lead clinical research within a nationally recognized neuroscience program.

The role emphasizes collaboration with neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, and nursing to ensure exceptional patient care and to expand research and

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree.
• ABPN subspecialty certification in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the epilepsy program across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Oversee epilepsy specialists, APPs, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Drive program growth, quality improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop and expand clinical, surgical, and diagnostic epilepsy services.
• Collaborate with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Nursing and Hospital leadership.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain epilepsy faculty.
• Lead development of epilepsy research and multicenter trials.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Program development

Research leadership

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a pediatric epileptologist to serve as Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Program and advance one of the region's most comprehensive pediatric epilepsy centers. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid-career pediatric epileptologist to expand impact through program development and clinical research leadership within a nationally recognized neuroscience program.

The Director will join a highly respected multidisciplinary team consisting of:

• 16 Pediatric Neurologists
• 6 Pediatric Epileptologists
• 15 Advanced Practice Providers

All practicing within the Hospital's innovative NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, where Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physiatry, Neuropsychology, and Psychology are seamlessly integrated into a unified physical and functional environment. This collaborative model ensures exceptional patient outcomes and enhances quality of life for children and families.

Recognized nationally for Neurology and Neurosurgery excellence, Akron Children's Hospital provides comprehensive pediatric neuroscience care supported by cutting-edge technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and a commitment to innovation.

Leadership Responsibilities

The Director will provide strategic oversight of a mature and growing epilepsy program while supporting a collaborative and distributed leadership model that is already established across key program domains. The Director will partner with physician leaders in areas such as EMU and EEG lab, epilepsy surgery, ketogenic diet clinic and tuberous sclerosis clinic, to ensure alignment of clinical, academic, operational, and quality initiatives.

A major focus of the role will be the development and expansion of epilepsy research. The Director will lead efforts to grow clinical trials, strengthen research infrastructure, increase participation in multicenter studies and foster scholarly activities within the program.

The Director will provide strategic oversight for the Pediatric Epilepsy Program, including:

• Clinical leadership of epilepsy services across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Oversight of epilepsy specialists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary team members
• Program growth, quality improvement, and operational excellence initiatives
• Development and expansion of clinical, surgical, and diagnostic epilepsy services
• Collaboration with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Nursing, and Hospital leadership
• Recruitment, mentorship, and retention of epilepsy faculty

Academic Partnership & Leadership

• Faculty appointment with Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
• Supporting collaborative research, excellence in teaching, and academic growth
• Advancement of educational programs for trainees, providers, and staff
• Promotion of clinical research and scholarly activity

Program Highlights

• Level 3 NAEC- accredited Epilepsy Center
• Established 8-bed EMU
• Expanded EMU capabilities supporting program growth
• Comprehensive epilepsy surgery program
• Full spectrum epilepsy surgical treatment options
• Advanced EEG technologies and monitoring capabilities

Qualifications

Required

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• ABPN subspecialty certification in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology

Preferred

• Leadership experience within a clinical program, division, section, multidisciplinary clinic, or significant growth initiative

Inspire and make a difference:

Named as one of Forbes' Best-In-State Employers in 2025, Akron Children's is Northeast Ohio's largest and only independent pediatric health care provider with two hospital campuses, six regional health centers and 50+ care locations. Our providers work across state-of-the-art facilities built to support exceptional care for patients and their families.

About Akron, Ohio:

Located near Cleveland, Akron blends the best of city living with easy access to the outdoors. From charming suburbs to lively neighborhoods, the area boasts nationally recognized parks, a dynamic arts and culture scene, and year-round recreation. Northeast Ohio truly offers a welcoming, affordable and enriching place to call home.