Epileptologist Jobs
Epileptologist jobs are open across academic medical centers, health systems, children's hospitals, and private neurology practices, from early-career fellowship-trained positions to senior attending and program-director roles, with specializations in pediatric epilepsy, surgical epilepsy evaluation, and neurodiagnostics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Requisition Number 36685Epileptologist – EEG Night Reader - Remote Role (Part-Time)
More Than a Job, It's a Calling
At Akron Children's, helping patients and families is at the heart of all we do. We are the only freestanding, independent pediatric hospital in the region, and our compassionate providers are committed to delivering a lasting and meaningful impact.
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned specialist, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, pursue leadership roles, participate in research and help shape the future of pediatric health care.
If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative, child-centered environment, we can't wait to meet you!
Position Summary:
You will become part of a highly respected team of:
- 16 Pediatric Neurologists
- 5 Pediatric Epileptologists
- 15 Nurse Practitioners
All practicing within the Hospital's innovative NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, where Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physiatry, Neuropsychology, and Psychology are seamlessly integrated into one unified physical and functional space — ensuring the best possible outcomes and quality of life for patients.
Recognized nationally in Neurology and Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report, Akron Children's delivers comprehensive care supported by advanced technology and a forward-thinking approach to epilepsy treatment.
Our Epilepsy Program features:
- An established 8-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
- An expanded EMU
- Full spectrum epilepsy surgical treatment capabilities
- Recognition by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
The Pediatric Epileptologist will focus on EEG interpretation and clinical management of patients with epilepsy during nights, playing a vital role in continuous, high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret inpatient and outpatient EEG studies, including:
- Routine EEG
- Ambulatory EEG
- Long-term video EEG
- sEEGs
- ICU monitoring
- Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) recordings
- Primary shift: Weekdays, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- May be required for weekend evening shift per month (Saturday or Sunday start), as needed
- Participate in patient management upon request from the neurologist on call
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Collaborate closely with neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, nursing, and allied health professionals
- Contribute to program development, education, and research initiatives
What you can expect:
- Competitive, guaranteed base salary
- Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Generous vacation and CME time
- Impressive recruitment incentives
- A well-balanced work / life culture
Akron Children's is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.
Requirements:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Board-certified/board-eligible in Neurology with subspecialty training in Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology
- Ability to obtain an Ohio Medical License
Inspire and make a difference:
Named as one of Forbes' Best-In-State Employers in 2025, Akron Children's is Northeast Ohio's largest and only independent pediatric health care provider with two hospital campuses, six regional health centers and 50+ care locations. Our providers work across state-of-the-art facilities built to support exceptional care for patients and their families.
Whether you're actively searching or simply curious, we'd love to share what makes Akron Children's special.
Visit careers.akronchildrens.org or reach out to Jane Hensley at jhensley@akronchildrens.org today.
#ACPL
Job Description
Job Requisition Number 36685Epileptologist – EEG Night Reader - Remote Role (Part-Time)
More Than a Job, It's a Calling
At Akron Children's, helping patients and families is at the heart of all we do. We are the only freestanding, independent pediatric hospital in the region, and our compassionate providers are committed to delivering a lasting and meaningful impact.
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned specialist, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, pursue leadership roles, participate in research and help shape the future of pediatric health care.
If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative, child-centered environment, we can't wait to meet you!
Position Summary:
You will become part of a highly respected team of:
- 16 Pediatric Neurologists
- 5 Pediatric Epileptologists
- 15 Nurse Practitioners
All practicing within the Hospital's innovative NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, where Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physiatry, Neuropsychology, and Psychology are seamlessly integrated into one unified physical and functional space — ensuring the best possible outcomes and quality of life for patients.
Recognized nationally in Neurology and Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report, Akron Children's delivers comprehensive care supported by advanced technology and a forward-thinking approach to epilepsy treatment.
Our Epilepsy Program features:
- An established 8-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
- An expanded EMU
- Full spectrum epilepsy surgical treatment capabilities
- Recognition by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers
The Pediatric Epileptologist will focus on EEG interpretation and clinical management of patients with epilepsy during nights, playing a vital role in continuous, high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret inpatient and outpatient EEG studies, including:
- Routine EEG
- Ambulatory EEG
- Long-term video EEG
- sEEGs
- ICU monitoring
- Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) recordings
- Primary shift: Weekdays, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- May be required for weekend evening shift per month (Saturday or Sunday start), as needed
- Participate in patient management upon request from the neurologist on call
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Collaborate closely with neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, nursing, and allied health professionals
- Contribute to program development, education, and research initiatives
What you can expect:
- Competitive, guaranteed base salary
- Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Generous vacation and CME time
- Impressive recruitment incentives
- A well-balanced work / life culture
Akron Children's is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.
Requirements:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Board-certified/board-eligible in Neurology with subspecialty training in Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology
- Ability to obtain an Ohio Medical License
Inspire and make a difference:
Named as one of Forbes' Best-In-State Employers in 2025, Akron Children's is Northeast Ohio's largest and only independent pediatric health care provider with two hospital campuses, six regional health centers and 50+ care locations. Our providers work across state-of-the-art facilities built to support exceptional care for patients and their families.
Whether you're actively searching or simply curious, we'd love to share what makes Akron Children's special.
Visit careers.akronchildrens.org or reach out to Jane Hensley at jhensley@akronchildrens.org today.
#ACPL
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in epileptologist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an ACGME-accredited epilepsy fellowship
- Board certification or active candidacy in neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Clinical experience interpreting long-term EEG monitoring and ambulatory EEG studies
- Proficiency in presurgical epilepsy evaluation including Wada testing and cortical mapping
- State medical licensure and DEA registration in the state of employment
- Experience managing pediatric or adult refractory epilepsy in an inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit
Tips for Your Epileptologist Job Search
Quantify your EEG and EMU volume
Hiring committees want to know how many EEGs you've read and how many patients you've managed in an epilepsy monitoring unit. Add those numbers to your CV under each training position so reviewers can assess your procedural depth at a glance.
Tailor your CV to the practice model
An academic program wants your publications, grant history, and teaching roles front and center. A community neurology group cares more about outpatient throughput and call coverage. Reorder your CV sections to match the specific practice type before you apply.
Filter openings by surgical program status
Many epileptologist roles are tied to whether a center has a level-three or level-four epilepsy program and an active surgical pipeline. Target your search by program designation so you're applying to institutions where your fellowship training in presurgical evaluation is actually relevant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists epileptologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for clinical scenario questions
Interviews for epileptologist positions routinely include case-based questions about managing refractory focal epilepsy, interpreting ictal semiology, or counseling around SUDEP risk. Walk through at least two complex cases you managed during fellowship so your reasoning is sharp and specific before the interview.
Negotiate protected research or teaching time upfront
Academic and academic-community hybrid roles often advertise protected time but define it vaguely in the offer letter. Ask during negotiations exactly how many clinical sessions per week are required and get any protected time commitment written into the contract before you sign.
Epileptologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most epileptologists?
The companies hiring the most epileptologists right now include Sutter Health, Baylor Scott & White Health, and LVIS, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Academic health systems and children's hospital networks tend to post the most openings at any given time given their epilepsy monitoring unit staffing needs.
How many epileptologist jobs are remote?
About 8% of epileptologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is low compared to many medical specialties given the hands-on nature of EEG review and inpatient EMU coverage. The sub-areas most likely to include remote or hybrid arrangements are outpatient teleneurology consultations and remote EEG interpretation roles with ambulatory monitoring services.
How do you become an epileptologist?
You complete medical school, an ACGME-accredited neurology residency of at least three years, and then a one- to two-year clinical neurophysiology or epilepsy fellowship at an accredited program. After fellowship, you become board eligible in neurology and can pursue added qualification in clinical neurophysiology. Most epileptologist positions require fellowship completion before your start date, not just enrollment.
How do you get hired as an epileptologist with little or no attending experience?
Most epileptologist openings that list experience requirements will consider a fellowship-trained candidate who is within one year of completing training, so your fellowship itself counts as the relevant experience. Highlight any independent call coverage you took during fellowship, the volume and complexity of cases you managed, and any research or quality-improvement projects you led. Letters from your program director and key faculty carry significant weight for early-career candidates.
What does the epileptologist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with a department chief or physician recruiter, followed by an on-site visit that includes a tour of the epilepsy monitoring unit, meetings with neurology faculty and department leadership, a case-based clinical presentation, and often a session with hospital administration. Community and private-practice roles may skip the grand-rounds-style presentation but will still include clinical scenario discussions and a conversation about call structure and compensation.
Where can I find and apply to epileptologist jobs?
You can find and apply to epileptologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from academic medical centers, health systems, children's hospitals, and private neurology practices across the United States. Find roles that match your training and career goals and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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