Pediatric Epileptologist

PIDS Advocacy Committee - As; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME expenses

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC, seeks a full-time pediatric epileptologist (MD/DO) to join our nationally recognized team. The role includes outpatient and inpatient care, EEG interpretation, and participation in comprehensive epilepsy management including diet, neurostimulation, and surgery.

Ideal candidates will be board-certified or eligible in Neurology with Child Neurology qualifications and in Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• MD/DO with Neurology training and Specialty in Child Neurology
• Board Certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology or eligible
• Board Certified or eligible in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinic and inpatient epilepsy care.
• Staff epilepsy monitoring units and read long-term EEGs.
• Oversee medications, dietary therapies, neurostimulation and surgical options.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

MD/DO

Neurology board certification

Job description

The Pediatric Neurology Division at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a full-time pediatric epileptologist (MD/DO) to join a nationally recognized team.

We are seeking a pediatric epileptologist to join our current group of 4 pediatric epileptologists and 2 epilepsy APPs. This is a clinically focused position with a strong emphasis on providing comprehensive and compassionate epilepsy care including medication, dietary, neurostimulation and surgical treatments for our patients. The role includes both outpatient clinic and inpatient care staffing our epilepsy monitoring units, as well as, reading long term and routine EEG. We prioritize patient care and collaborative teamwork to create a positive work environment.

Program Highlights

• 8-bed NAEC Level III Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Concord, NC
• 6-bed NAEC Level IV Adult/Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Charlotte, NC
• Ketogenic Diet Program
• Comprehensive multidisciplinary pediatric subspecialty network
• Comprehensive Pediatric Neurosurgery program
• State of the art technologies- (SEEG, laser ablation therapies, intra-operative MRI, transcranial magnetic stimulation, etc)

Team Based Care

Thriving team comprised of 4 physicians & 2 epilepsy APPs, as part of a larger pediatric neurology group including 7 general pediatric neurologists and 4 APPs. Close collaboration with 3 pediatric neurosurgeons, inpatient and outpatient nurse navigators and pediatric neuropsychologists.

Collegial Environment

Professionalism and teamwork are highly valued

Committed to Education

Opportunities to train residents and medical students as well as participation in quality improvement initiatives

Competitive Compensation

Excellent benefits package, paternity/maternity coverage, sign-on bonus + relocation, CME expenses, and salary-based compensation (no RVUs)

Quality of Life

Location in the heart of Charlotte, NC with access to excellent cultural attractions, sporting events and other amenities. Top quality beaches and mountains are within easy driving distances.

Ideal Candidate

• MD/DO
• Board Certified or Eligibility in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
• Board Certified or Eligibility in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology

Levine Children's Hospital is the largest 236-bed hospital between Atlanta and Washington D.C. There are over 150 pediatric specialists across 30+ subspecialties. There is a 20-bed PICU, 20-bed Cardiac ICU and an 85-bed NICU. It is nationally recognized and ranked among Best Children's Hospitals (2024-2025) by U.S. News & World Report, ranked in 10 pediatric specialties, including Neurology & Neurosurgery and is the #1 Children's Hospital in the Southeast.

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions teams can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you receive the resources and support that you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you will work alongside advanced minds to improve medicine and redefine care for ALL.