UNC School of Medicine/UNC Health is hiring a full-time, onsite Pediatric Epileptologist to deliver comprehensive pediatric neurology and epilepsy care within a Level 4 NAEC-designated epilepsy center. The role blends inpatient EMU coverage, advanced EEG/stereo-EEG interpretation, pre-surgical evaluations, and outpatient subspecialty clinics, with teaching of residents and fellows. Standout perk: joining a mature multidisciplinary epilepsy program with opportunities to help shape its future direction.
- Level 4 NAEC epilepsy center
- Mature multidisciplinary epilepsy program
- Opportunity to shape program direction
The UNC School of Medicine has a long-standing tradition of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and the broader communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and collaborative environment that supports faculty, staff, and learner development while promoting professionalism, lifelong learning, and personal and professional sustainability. Through close partnership with UNC Health, we advance our shared commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
The UNC Department of Neurology is seeking a Pediatric Epileptologist to join its growing and collaborative team.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive clinical care in pediatric neurology and epilepsy
Participate in inpatient general child neurology and epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) services
Interpret routine EEGs, stereo-EEGs, evoked potentials, and long-term video EEGs
Participate in pre-surgical diagnostic evaluations for pediatric epilepsy
Conduct pediatric neurology and epilepsy subspecialty outpatient clinics
Teach and supervise residents and fellows during inpatient and outpatient rotations
Clinical Expertise
Experience with multimodal epilepsy surgery diagnostic evaluations
Planning and interpretation of stereo-EEG for seizure localization
Collaborative surgical planning with pediatric neurosurgery
Familiarity with advanced surgical and neuromodulation approaches, including Laser interstitial thermal ablation (LITT) and Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for pediatric patients
Working knowledge of high-density scalp EEG recordings
Experience with subdural grid and depth electrode stereotactic techniques for pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation
Highlights
Practice in a Level 4 NAEC-designated epilepsy center
Work within a mature, multidisciplinary epilepsy program
Join an experienced and respected team of epileptologists and neurologists
Participate in a growing program with opportunities to shape future direction
Deliver high-quality epilepsy care supported by strong institutional resources
Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Child Neurology residency
Completion of an accredited Epilepsy fellowship
Eligible for or licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina
ABPN Board Certified in Child Neurology
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Epilepsy
Please send CVs to Laura Oakes at
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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