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Epileptologists are specialist neurologists who diagnose and manage epilepsy and seizure disorders, a role USCIS consistently classifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa. Academic medical centers, Level 4 epilepsy programs, and large neurology practices are the most active H-1B sponsors for this subspecialty.
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The Division of Pediatric Neurology at Children’s Health Dallas and The University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Epileptologist with expertise in epilepsy to join our team.
The Division of Pediatric Neurology includes over 30 pediatric neurologists and offers pediatric fellowships in: Epilepsy, Intracranial EEG, Clinical Neurophysiology, Autoimmune Neurology, Vascular Neurology, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neuromuscular Medicine, Movement Disorders, Neonatal Neurocritical Care, and Headache.
Our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center features:
A 10-bed epilepsy monitoring unit at the main Children’s Health campus in Dallas and a 6-bed monitoring unit at the Plano campus.
Each year, we perform over 50 intracranial epilepsy surgeries, including stereo EEG, laser interstitial thermal ablation, and neuromodulation. In 2023, our epilepsy center handled more than 10,000 epilepsy outpatient visits, performed over 4,000 routine EEGs, and conducted over 3,000 days of EMU and long-term VEEG monitoring interpretations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A qualified candidate will have training and expertise in the care of children with epilepsy and other neurological diseases. Desirable but not mandatory additional skills would include presurgical evaluations and surgical planning within a multidisciplinary team, evaluating and treating patients in the epilepsy monitoring unit including those with intracranial recordings, and interpreting and reporting short and long-term inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory EEG recordings.
Candidates must be board-certified/board-eligible in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology and have completed a fellowship in neurophysiology or epilepsy, specifically with surgical training. Leadership experience, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to teaching and research are highly desired.
LOCATION
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
UT Southwestern is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
The Division of Pediatric Neurology at Children’s Health Dallas and The University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center is seeking a Pediatric Epileptologist with expertise in epilepsy to join our team.
The Division of Pediatric Neurology includes over 30 pediatric neurologists and offers pediatric fellowships in: Epilepsy, Intracranial EEG, Clinical Neurophysiology, Autoimmune Neurology, Vascular Neurology, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neuromuscular Medicine, Movement Disorders, Neonatal Neurocritical Care, and Headache.
Our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center features:
A 10-bed epilepsy monitoring unit at the main Children’s Health campus in Dallas and a 6-bed monitoring unit at the Plano campus.
Each year, we perform over 50 intracranial epilepsy surgeries, including stereo EEG, laser interstitial thermal ablation, and neuromodulation. In 2023, our epilepsy center handled more than 10,000 epilepsy outpatient visits, performed over 4,000 routine EEGs, and conducted over 3,000 days of EMU and long-term VEEG monitoring interpretations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A qualified candidate will have training and expertise in the care of children with epilepsy and other neurological diseases. Desirable but not mandatory additional skills would include presurgical evaluations and surgical planning within a multidisciplinary team, evaluating and treating patients in the epilepsy monitoring unit including those with intracranial recordings, and interpreting and reporting short and long-term inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory EEG recordings.
Candidates must be board-certified/board-eligible in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology and have completed a fellowship in neurophysiology or epilepsy, specifically with surgical training. Leadership experience, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to teaching and research are highly desired.
LOCATION
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
UT Southwestern is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Epileptologist
Verify your ABPN board certification pathway
H-1B petitions for epileptologists frequently cite board certification as evidence of specialty occupation status. Confirm whether your clinical neurophysiology or epilepsy fellowship meets ABPN eligibility requirements before your employer files the I-129.
Target Level 4 epilepsy centers specifically
NAEC-designated Level 3 and Level 4 epilepsy centers run dedicated fellowship and attending pipelines and file H-1B petitions routinely. Academic medical centers affiliated with neurology residency programs are far more practiced at sponsoring subspecialists than community hospitals.
Search LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filing history for neurology and epileptology roles. This surfaces which academic centers and health systems have actively sponsored the position, saving you from pursuing employers with no sponsorship infrastructure.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for neurologists in your target metro before finalizing your offer letter so you know the minimum wage floor your employer must clear.
Align your fellowship end date with the H-1B cap timeline
If you're completing a fellowship on J-1 visa or F-1 OPT, the H-1B cap filing opens April 1 for an October 1 start. Work with your program director early to confirm your end date doesn't create a gap if your cap-subject petition isn't selected in the lottery.
Request cap-exempt filing through a hospital outpatient clinic
Epileptologists employed by nonprofit hospitals or university medical centers may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, bypassing the lottery entirely. Ask your prospective employer's legal team whether their entity qualifies under INA 214(g)(5)(A) before assuming you need lottery selection.
H-1B Visa Epileptologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the epileptologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Epileptology requires a medical degree followed by neurology residency and an accredited epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology fellowship, satisfying USCIS's requirement that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for neurologist subspecialties, and the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is well-documented for this role.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for epileptologists?
Academic medical centers, university-affiliated hospitals, and NAEC-designated Level 3 and Level 4 epilepsy programs are the most active sponsors. These institutions have established immigration infrastructure and regularly file H-1B petitions for subspecialty neurologists. Private neurology groups and community hospitals sponsor less frequently and may lack the administrative experience to manage the filing process efficiently. You can filter by employer filing history on Migrate Mate.
Can an epileptologist on J-1 waiver status transition to H-1B?
Yes, but the pathway depends on your waiver type. Conrad 30 waivers typically require you to work in a designated shortage area for three years before changing status. IGA and federal agency waivers have their own conditions. Once your waiver obligation is fulfilled, your employer can file a change of status to H-1B, or you can pursue cap-exempt filing if the employer qualifies as a nonprofit or government research institution.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect epileptologists seeking their first U.S. employer sponsor?
If your prospective employer is a for-profit entity without cap-exempt status, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery capped at 85,000 slots. Registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. However, nonprofit hospitals and university medical centers are cap-exempt, meaning they can file at any time of year without lottery selection, which significantly reduces timing risk for epileptologists transitioning from fellowship.
What should I verify about an employer's H-1B sponsorship process before accepting an offer?
Confirm whether the employer is cap-subject or cap-exempt, who covers legal and filing fees, and whether they use an in-house immigration team or outside counsel. Ask specifically about premium processing availability, since epilepsy program start dates are often tied to academic calendars. You can check a prospective employer's LCA filing history for neurology roles before your interview by searching on Migrate Mate.