Pediatric Neurologist - Epilepsy

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas Dell Medical School (DMS), in conjunction with the UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's, is recruiting pediatric epileptologists to join our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. Our optimal candidate would have experience in surgical epilepsy care and integrate into our surgical team.

Additionally, for applicants with a strong leadership background, there are opportunities to direct our neurophysiology services and scholarly

Qualifications

• MD or DO required; board eligibility/certification in pediatric neurology and pediatric epilepsy.
• Fellowship trained in pediatric epilepsy or neurophysiology.
• Eligibility for Texas medical license and hospital privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to children with epilepsy.
• Participate in multidisciplinary Epilepsy Center activities and clinics.
• Collaborate with neurophysiology services and epilepsy surgery team when appropriate.

Education

MD or DO degree

Fellowship in pediatric epilepsy or neurophysiology

Board-certified or eligible in pediatric neurology and pediatric epilepsy

Job description

Pediatric Neurologist - Epilepsy

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Department of Neurology

Posted: Jul 22, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation'sleading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursuesinnovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence inhealthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary andinter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in theUT System and the first medical school established in nearly fivedecades by a member of the Association of American Universities, anorganization of leading public and private researchuniversities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell MedicalSchool, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premierdestination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospitaland a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academicand research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is ahallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualifiedcandidates who can contribute to excellence within the learninghealth system.

About The Program

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas Dell MedicalSchool (DMS), in conjunction with the UT Health Austin PediatricNeurosciences at Dell Children's, is recruiting two epileptologiststo join our thriving Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center andpediatric neurology faculty. The UT Health Austin PediatricNeurosciences at Dell Children's is a multidisciplinary programthat encompasses child neurology, pediatric rehabilitationmedicine, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric neuropsychology, andpediatric neuro-ophthalmology. Our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center iscomprised of six epileptologists, 2 epilepsy surgeons, 3neuropsychologists, six epilepsy nurse practitioners, a dedicatedprogram administrator, dedicated epilepsy nurses, 24/7 EEGtechnologists, four program coordinators, and a full complement ofsupport staff that support our level IV Epilepsy Program thatoffers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for children withepilepsy. Our program supports all levels of epilepsy care withmultidisciplinary clinics including surgical epilepsy, ketogenticdiet, functional neurologic disorders, genetic epilepsy clinic andan accredited tuberous sclerosis center of excellence. The epilepsyprogram also engages with international partners where care isprovided in regions such as Kenya, St. Lucia, Antigua and Tobago.Positive Emission Tomography, Single-Photon Emission ComputedTomography, Wada and 3T MRI are standard available techniques, andin which we complete 80 Magnetoencephalograms as well as TransMagnetic Stimulation and functional MRI's yearly. Our epilepsysurgery program had over 1300 referrals in 2025 and completed morethan 90 resective and device surgeries in 2025. A full team whichalso includes integrated physical medicine and rehabilitation,social workers, psychologists, child life specialists, physical andoccupational therapists, provides unparalleled care for patientsand their families every step of the way. The hospital supports an8-bed inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit, and outpatient space isavailable in the adjoining 44,000 square foot neurosciences clinicwithin the Dell Children's Specialty Pavilion.

The pediatric neurosciences program is dedicated to training thenext generation of pediatric neurologists and epilepsy specialists.We currently host a child neurology residency, adult neurologyresidency along with fellowships in pediatric epilepsy, pediatricheadache, and pediatric neuropsychology with future expansion inpediatric rehabilitation medicine and pediatric neuromusculardisease.

Dell Children's Medical Center is a 300-bed freestanding facilitythat features a level 1 pediatric trauma center, a level 4 neonatalintensive care unit, a level 4 epilepsy center, and Magnetrecognition for nursing excellence.

About The Pediatric EpilepsyNeurologist

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas Dell MedicalSchool (DMS), in conjunction with the UT Health Austin PediatricNeurosciences at Dell Children's, is recruiting a pediatricepileptologist to join our pediatric neurology team andComprehensive Epilepsy Center. Our optimal candidate would haveexperience in surgical epilepsy care and integrate into oursurgical team. Additionally, for applicants with a strongleadership background, there are opportunities to direct ourneurophysiology services.We seek an individual with excellentclinical skills, a passion for education, and the potential forscholarly contributions.

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that iswell rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individualswith excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, andpotential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic departmentin an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, fellowship trained inpediatric epilepsy or neurophysiology and be eligible orboard-certified in pediatric neurology and pediatric epilepsy.Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at DellMedical School - The University of Texas at Austin. Hiring iscontingent upon obtaining a Texas medical license and theappropriate hospital privileges.

Preferred:

• It is preferred that applicants are proficient in epilepsy surgerywork-up and care. While all academic levels are welcome to apply,preferred applicants would be an associate-professor orprofessor.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination andaffirmative action. The University is committed to a policy ofequal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs andactivities, and admissions.