Description
Grow Pediatric Epilepsy Services Within a Comprehensive Child Neurology Practice
The Section of Child Neurology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Epileptologist to join our expanding program at Children’s Hospital Colorado – Colorado Springs.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an epileptologist who values meaningful clinical work, collaborative practice, and the chance to influence the growth of a young but rapidly developing program.
Shape the Future of Pediatric Epilepsy Care
This is a clinically focused position within a dynamic regional referral center, offering:
- A strong emphasis on pediatric epilepsy care, including EMU and EEG interpretation
- Participation in general outpatient child neurology, creating a balanced and varied caseload
- A welcoming environment for new fellowship graduates and seasoned epileptologists alike
We are recruiting for an anticipated start date between Summer 2026 to Summer 2027 and encourage interested candidates to apply early as we build our next phase of program growth. We welcome applications from both early-career fellowship graduates and experienced epileptologists.
Program Highlights
- 4-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
- Dedicated EEG services with experienced technical staff
- 115-bed free-standing Children’s Hospital
- 16-bed PICU | 50-bed NICU
- Comprehensive multidisciplinary pediatric subspecialty network
- Only dedicated pediatric emergency department in Southern Colorado
The Colorado Springs Neurology program is supported by four advanced practice providers and a robust multidisciplinary team including dedicated nursing, experienced EEG technologists, social work, health navigators, dietitians, and integrated pediatric psychology services, allowing physicians to focus on high-level clinical care
Children’s Hospital Colorado was ranked a Top 10 children’s hospital in 2024–2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Faculty hold appointments with the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, with opportunities for teaching and mentorship.
The Role
As part of our expanding service, responsibilities include:
- Outpatient child neurology and pediatric epilepsy management
- EMU coverage and EEG interpretation
- Inpatient neurology consultation
This position is ideal for physicians seeking:
- A balanced practice with meaningful epilepsy focus
- A collaborative child neurology team with broad clinical variety
- Opportunities to contribute to program development and growth
- Academic affiliation with teaching opportunities and without heavy research requirements
Requirements
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (ABPN)
- Completion of ACGME-accredited fellowship in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology (ABPN)
- Eligibility for Colorado medical licensure
- Eligibility for DEA certification
Compensation & Benefits
- Assistant Professor: $225,000 – $256,000
- Associate Professor: $257,000 – $270,000
- Compensation commensurate with experience and academic rank.
- Clinical RVU-based incentive bonus plan
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- CME allowance
- 401(a) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution
- 22 vacation days per year
- 15 sick days per year (unlimited accrual)
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Why Colorado Springs?
Located at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs offers:
- 300+ days of sunshine annually
- Immediate access to hiking, biking, skiing, and outdoor recreation
- Highly rated schools and welcoming communities
- Metro population 700,000+
- Only 60 miles south of Denver
How to apply
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Interested applicants may email Madison Del Rosario Madison.DelRosario@childrenscolorado.org
