Pediatric Epileptologist - Full Time - Farmington, CT

Connecticut Children's · Farmington

The Pediatric Epileptologist will provide specialized clinical care to infants, children, and adolescents with epilepsy and paroxysmal neurological disorders, as a member of an inter-disciplinary team within an integrated academic model. Clinical responsibilities include evaluation and management of new-onset seizures, drug-resistant epilepsy, developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, genetic epilepsies, status epilepticus, and non-epileptic events.

The primary clinical focus will be in the ambulatory epilepsy program, epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) coverage, and multidisciplinary epilepsy surgery evaluations.

A portion of the Pediatric Epileptologist’s time will be spent as a general Pediatric neurologist, including in the ambulatory setting and inpatient consultation.

The Pediatric Epileptologist is accountable for delivering comprehensive, high-quality patient care according to standards of practice for children from birth through adolescence. The physician functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team within an integrated academic model and contributes to the growth and advancement of a comprehensive pediatric epilepsy center.

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.

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