Director, Pediatric Epilepsy Program

Lead the next chapter of a high-growth epilepsy program at Akron Children's.

Akron Children's is seeking a dynamic pediatric epileptologist to serve as Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Program and advance one of the region's most comprehensive pediatric epilepsy centers. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid-career pediatric epileptologist to expand impact through program development and clinical research leadership within a nationally recognized neuroscience program.

The Director will lead a dedicated, multidisciplinary pediatric epilepsy platform that includes:

· 6 pediatric epileptologists

· A dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) team

· An established 8-bed EMU that is expanding to meet growing demand, with EMU visits up 126% since 2022

· Social workers who help families navigate diagnosis, treatment, school and community resources

· Dedicated dietitians supporting ketogenic and other dietary therapies for epilepsy

· Advanced inpatient and outpatient EEG capabilities, including routine, ambulatory, long-term video, stereo EEG and ICU monitoring

· A comprehensive epilepsy surgery platform with responsive neurostimulation (RNS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT)

· Dedicated multidisciplinary programs including ketogenic diet and tuberous sclerosis clinics

· Clinical research infrastructure with seamless research coordinators, regulatory and biostatistics support

· A faculty appointment and teaching opportunities through Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

Recognized nationally for Neurology and Neurosurgery excellence, Akron Children's Hospital provides comprehensive pediatric neuroscience care supported by cutting-edge technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and a commitment to innovation.

Leadership Responsibilities

The Director will provide strategic oversight of a mature and growing epilepsy program while supporting a collaborative and distributed leadership model that is already established across key program domains. The Director will partner with physician leaders in areas such as EMU and EEG lab, epilepsy surgery, ketogenic diet clinic and tuberous sclerosis clinic, to ensure alignment of clinical, academic, operational, and quality initiatives.

A major focus of the role will be the development and expansion of epilepsy research. The Director will lead efforts to grow clinical trials, strengthen research infrastructure, increase participation in multicenter studies and foster scholarly activities within the program.

The Director will provide strategic oversight for the Pediatric Epilepsy Program, including:

Clinical leadership of epilepsy services across inpatient and outpatient settings

Oversight of epilepsy specialists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary team members

Program growth, quality improvement, and operational excellence initiatives

Development and expansion of clinical, surgical, and diagnostic epilepsy services

Collaboration with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Nursing, and Hospital leadership

Recruitment, mentorship, and retention of epilepsy faculty

Academic Partnership & Leadership

· Faculty appointment with Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

· Supporting collaborative research, excellence in teaching, and academic growth

· A dvancement of educational programs for trainees, providers, and staff

· Promotion of clinical research and scholarly activity

Program Highlights

The Pediatric Epilepsy Program includes:

Level 3 NAEC- accredited Epilepsy Center

Established 8-bed EMU

Expanded EMU capabilities supporting program growth

Comprehensive epilepsy surgery program

Full spectrum epilepsy surgical treatment options

Advanced EEG technologies and monitoring capabilities

Qualifications

Required

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree

ABPN subspecialty certification in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology

Fellowship training in Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology or equivalent specialty training

Demonstrated expertise in advanced EEG interpretation and complex epilepsy management

Experience serving as an institutional principal investigator for industry-sponsored clinical trials

Preferred

Leadership experience within a clinical program, division, section, multidisciplinary clinic, or significant growth initiative

Demonstrated success in faculty development, recruitment and team building

Experience advancing quality, access, throughput or clinical outcomes

An established record of clinical research, teaching and scholarship

Experience developing epilepsy surgery pathways or other advanced epilepsy services

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.

About Akron, Ohio:

Located near Cleveland, Akron blends the best of city living with easy access to the outdoors. From charming suburbs to lively neighborhoods, the area boasts nationally recognized parks, a dynamic arts and culture scene, and year-round recreation. Northeast Ohio truly offers a welcoming, affordable and enriching place to call home.

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.

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