Pediatric Epileptologist

PEDIATRIC EPILEPTOLOGY FACULTY

Children’s Wisconsin, are excited to announce an opening for a Pediatric Epileptologist to join our team, providing outstanding patient care and contribute to research, education, and clinical innovation.

Why join us?

• Thriving Program: Join our growing pediatric neurology division, now over 15 faculty strong, including five dedicated full-time epileptologists, collaborating closely with four highly skilled, epilepsy focused nurse practitioners.
• Top-Ranked Care: Deliver family-centered treatment at a U.S. News & World Report 2024–2025 nationally ranked pediatric neurology and neurosurgery program.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Provide care in a NAEC accredited Level IV Epilepsy Center with a newly upgraded EMU and advanced neurodiagnostics (invasive EEG, MEG, PET, high-resolution neuroimaging).
• Comprehensive Treatments: Offer leading-edge pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options including surgery, minimally invasive procedures, neuromodulation (RNS, DBS), and ketogenic diet therapy.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside experts in neurosurgery, neuropsychology, neuroradiology, neurogenetics, neurorehabilitation, and specialized nursing.
• Subspecialty Flexibility: Pursue niche interests through clinics for epilepsy surgery, ketogenic diet, early-life epilepsy, neonatal neurology, and post-PICU care.
• Research Excellence: Lead or collaborate on innovative research from basic science to clinical trials, leveraging partnerships through the Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeastern Wisconsin.
• Community Impact: Optional practice opportunities in Appleton, Kenosha, and Delafield, serving patients.
• Academic Leadership: Teach and mentor medical students, child neurology residents, and epilepsy fellows.
• Outstanding Benefits: The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive 403(b) with 8% employer contribution, generous CME allowance, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and professional development opportunities.

Medical College of Wisconsin, Children’s Wisconsin & Children’s Specialty Group

Children’s Wisconsin (CW) was ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation and No. 1 in Wisconsin. With over 70 specialties and 675 providers, CW and its joint venture with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Children’s Specialty Group (CSG) are the largest providers of pediatric healthcare in the state, serving the children and families of Wisconsin with the highest level of care. CSG providers had 220,000 outpatient visits at 13 regional care sites, 67,000 emergency department/trauma center visits, and over 9,000 admissions.  In 2024-25, CW had eight specialties ranked by US News & World Report including neurology and neurosurgery.  CW is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care, featuring a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, a 72-bed Level IV NICU, and a 72-bed state-of-the-art PICU.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee was recently ranked as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm for a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.  Nominations and applications, including current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to:

Becky Trujillo, Sr Physician Recruiter:  BLTrujillo@mcw.edu

Medical College of Wisconsin | Physician Recruitment | 8701 Watertown Plank Road; Milwaukee, WI 53226

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Because when we focus 100% on kids and everything they need to be healthy, we unlock innovation in more ways than you might imagine. That's why innovation means more at Children's Wisconsin.