The Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the No. 2 hospital in Texas by the U.S. News and World Report, is seeking an academic Epileptologist for adults.  The Medical Center has been designated as a participating site within the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT).

Opportunity Details:

• Join a vibrant and growing group of adult epileptologist faculty and epilepsy APPs, plus additional pediatric epilepsy faculty.
• Practice at two separate (but nearby) Adult level 4 Epilepsy Centers (designated by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers), each with 12 dedicated EMU beds and enhanced ICU EEG monitoring infrastructure with dedicated in-house EEG technicians 24x7x365.
• Be part of our vigorous multi-disciplinary team against epilepsy – which includes dedicated partners in neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation cognitive psychology, and psychiatry.
• Participate in a large volume of complex intractable epilepsy evaluations, including >50 combined annual adult intracranial evaluations.
• Contribute to breakthroughs in epilepsy research alongside industry and NIH-funded faculty.
• Access cutting-edge technology- including MEG, sEEG, and treatment options such as RNS, DBS, & laser ablation and immunotherapy.
• Teach and mentor trainees in our ACGME-accredited programs – with an aggregate annual potential complement of 8 adult fellows.
• Grow your academic career with our robust faculty development program, housed within our larger department of 90 neurology faculty across 14 subspeciality sections.
• Be a part of the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, which is a rapidly expanding enterprise supporting clinical, educational, research, and outreach efforts.
• Full time ambulatory clinical effort s considered 46 weeks.

• Possess or be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas
• Completed a 2-year fellowship in epilepsy/clinical neurophysiology with proficiency both in ICU long-term EEG monitoring and the evaluation and treatment of intractable epilepsy in adults
• Board certified/board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for adult or child neurology with subspeciality qualifications in and Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology

For inquiries email: cindy.olson@utsouthwestern.edu

UT Southwestern Medical Center 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.

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/