Epilepsy Neurologist | UConn Health | Minimal Call & Sign-On/Relocation

Epilepsy & Epilepsy Surgery | 1.0 FTE

The Department of Neurology is seeking an Epilepsy Neurologist to join our growing academic clinical faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical). This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinician-educator interested in developing a comprehensive epilepsy program, including medical and surgical care, in a supportive academic environment that values work-life balance and scholarly activity.

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Position Highlights

• Develop and lead a dedicated Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery program, including evaluation and management of complex seizure disorders and surgical candidates
• Minimal call responsibilities, supporting work-life balance
• Protected time and infrastructure for clinical research, including access to a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
• Combine subspecialty epilepsy care with general neurology practice
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Practice at John Dempsey Hospital and affiliated outpatient clinics within a collaborative, collegial department

Clinical Focus

The successful candidate will provide evaluation and management for patients with all forms of epilepsy, including:

• Refractory and complex seizure disorders
• Pre-surgical evaluation for epilepsy surgery candidates
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams for surgical planning and follow-up

The role also includes general neurology care, including cerebrovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and other complex neurologic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient neurology care, with a focus on epilepsy and epilepsy surgery evaluation
• Perform inpatient consultations and admissions at John Dempsey Hospital
• Participate in a minimal and shared call schedule
• Teach and supervise learners in clinic, hospital, and procedural settings
• Develop and grow an epilepsy clinical program, integrating teaching and research
• Engage in scholarly activity with dedicated CRC support for clinical trials, registry management, and regulatory coordination

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology
• Fellowship training in Epilepsy and Epilepsy Surgery
• Interest in academic medicine, program development, and clinical research

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• Benefits:
• Minimal call
• 20 Neurologists (all sub-specialty) 6 APPs
• Connecticut State Health insurance
• Pension
• Relocation stipend
• Sign-on bonus