Pediatric Epileptologist

Colorado Psychiatric; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

401(a) retirement plan

22 vacation days

Comprehensive medical coverage

Job summary

The University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Epileptologist to join its expanding program at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs.

This role offers significant opportunities for both new graduates and experienced specialists in a collaborative environment dedicated to pediatric epilepsy and neurology.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.
• Completion of fellowship in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Eligibility for DEA certification.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient child neurology and pediatric epilepsy management.
• EMU coverage and EEG interpretation.
• Inpatient neurology consultation.

Skills

Pediatric epilepsy management

EEG interpretation

Collaborative practice

Education

MD or DO from accredited institution

ACGME-accredited fellowship in Epilepsy

Board Certification in Neurology

Eligibility for Colorado medical licensure

Job description

Grow Pediatric Epilepsy Services Within a Comprehensive Child Neurology Practice

The Section of Child Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Epileptologist to join our expanding program at Children’s Hospital Colorado – Colorado Springs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an epileptologist who values meaningful clinical work, collaborative practice, and the chance to influence the growth of a young but rapidly developing program.

Shape the Future of Pediatric Epilepsy Care

This is a clinically focused position within a dynamic regional referral center, offering:

• A strong emphasis on pediatric epilepsy care, including EMU and EEG interpretation
• Participation in general outpatient child neurology, creating a balanced and varied caseload
• A welcoming environment for new fellowship graduates and seasoned epileptologists alike

We are recruiting for an anticipated start date between Summer 2026 to Summer 2027 and encourage interested candidates to apply early as we build our next phase of program growth. We welcome applications from both early-career fellowship graduates and experienced epileptologists.

Program Highlights

• 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
• Dedicated EEG services with experienced technical staff
• 115-bed free-standing Children’s Hospital
• 16-bed PICU | 50-bed NICU
• Comprehensive multidisciplinary pediatric subspecialty network
• Only dedicated pediatric emergency department in Southern Colorado

The Colorado Springs Neurology program is supported by four advanced practice providers and a robust multidisciplinary team including dedicated nursing, experienced EEG technologists, social work, health navigators, dietitians, and integrated pediatric psychology services, allowing physicians to focus on high-level clinical care

Children’s Hospital Colorado was ranked a Top 10 children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Faculty hold appointments with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, with opportunities for teaching and mentorship.

The Role

As part of our expanding service, responsibilities include:

• Outpatient child neurology and pediatric epilepsy management
• EMU coverage and EEG interpretation
• Inpatient neurology consultation

This position is ideal for physicians seeking:

• A balanced practice with meaningful epilepsy focus
• A collaborative child neurology team with broad clinical variety
• Opportunities to contribute to program development and growth
• Academic affiliation with teaching opportunities and without heavy research requirements

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (ABPN)
• Completion of ACGME-accredited fellowship in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology (ABPN)
• Eligibility for Colorado medical licensure
• Eligibility for DEA certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Assistant Professor: $235,000 – $270,000
• Associate Professor: $271,000 – $288,000
• Clinical RVU-based incentive bonus plan
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• 401(a) retirement plan with10% employer contribution
• 22 vacation days per year
• 15 sick days per year (unlimited accrual)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Why Colorado Springs?

• 300+ days of sunshine annually
• Immediate access to hiking, biking, skiing, and outdoor recreation
• Highly rated schools and welcoming communities
• Metro population 700,000+
• Only 60 miles south of Denver