Director, Pediatric Epilepsy Program & Research

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

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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 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