Pediatric Neurologist - Epilepsy

UT Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a pediatric epileptologist to join our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center within the pediatric neurology team. An ideal candidate would have experience in surgical epilepsy care and the leadership potential to direct neurophysiology services.

The role emphasizes excellence in clinical care, education, and scholarly contributions within a growing academic medical system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligibility for Texas medical license.
• Fellowship trained in pediatric epilepsy or neurophysiology.
• Board certification/eligibility in pediatric neurology and pediatric epilepsy.
• Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at Dell Medical School.

Responsibilities

• Join pediatric neurology team and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.
• Provide clinical care for pediatric epilepsy and participate in surgical epilepsy work-up when applicable.
• Engage in teaching and scholarly activities.
• Collaborate with UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences and Dell Children's programs.

Job description

Description

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Department of Neurology

Posted: Jul 22, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

https://www.utexas.edu/campus-life/medical-center with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About The Program

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 two epileptologists to join our thriving Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center and pediatric neurology faculty. The UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's is a multidisciplinary program that encompasses child neurology, pediatric rehabilitation medicine, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric neuropsychology, and pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. Our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is comprised of six epileptologists, 2 epilepsy surgeons, 3 neuropsychologists, six epilepsy nurse practitioners, a dedicated program administrator, dedicated epilepsy nurses, 24/7 EEG technologists, four program coordinators, and a full complement of support staff that support our level IV Epilepsy Program that offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for children with epilepsy. Our program supports all levels of epilepsy care with multidisciplinary clinics including surgical epilepsy, ketogentic diet, functional neurologic disorders, genetic epilepsy clinic and an accredited tuberous sclerosis center of excellence. The epilepsy program also engages with international partners where care is provided in regions such as Kenya, St. Lucia, Antigua and Tobago. Positive Emission Tomography, Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography, Wada and 3T MRI are standard available techniques, and in which we complete 80 Magnetoencephalograms as well as Trans Magnetic Stimulation and functional MRI's yearly. Our epilepsy surgery program had over 1300 referrals in 2025 and completed more than 90 resective and device surgeries in 2025. A full team which also includes integrated physical medicine and rehabilitation, social workers, psychologists, child life specialists, physical and occupational therapists, provides unparalleled care for patients and their families every step of the way. The hospital supports an 8-bed inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit, and outpatient space is available in the adjoining 44,000 square foot neurosciences clinic within the Dell Children's Specialty Pavilion.

The pediatric neurosciences program is dedicated to training the next generation of pediatric neurologists and epilepsy specialists. We currently host a child neurology residency, adult neurology residency along with fellowships in pediatric epilepsy, pediatric headache, and pediatric neuropsychology with future expansion in pediatric rehabilitation medicine and pediatric neuromuscular disease.

Dell Children's Medical Center is a 300-bed freestanding facility that features a level 1 pediatric trauma center, a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit, a level 4 epilepsy center, and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence.

About The Pediatric Epilepsy Neurologist

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 a pediatric epileptologist to join our pediatric neurology team and 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.We seek an individual with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and the potential for scholarly contributions.

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Required:

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, fellowship trained in pediatric epilepsy or neurophysiology and be eligible or board-certified in pediatric neurology and pediatric epilepsy. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at Dell Medical School - The University of Texas at Austin. Hiring is contingent upon obtaining a Texas medical license and the appropriate hospital privileges.

Preferred:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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