Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist

Division of Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist  

Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine

The Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an opening for a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist. The physician will provide high-level epilepsy care, including EEG interpretation and pre- and post-surgical epilepsy evaluation and care, in inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical duties will comprise ~85% of the individual’s time commitment.  Clinical activities will take place primarily at Primary Children’s Hospital and at Primary Children’s Eccles Outpatient Building. In addition to clinical care, the provider will participate in education and scholarly activity, with opportunities in quality improvement and advocacy as well. 

The Division maintains an excellent collegial relationship with our Neurosurgical and neuroimaging colleagues.  The Division provides specialty care in a variety of pediatric and developmental neurological conditions including neuromuscular, vascular disease, movement disorders, neonatal neurology, headache and functional neuroimaging. 

Qualified candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in both Pediatrics, and in Neurology with Specialization in Child Neurology.  Subspecialty training in epilepsy/EEG is preferred.  The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical track at the academic rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The University of Utah/Department of Pediatrics offers a competitive salary and an unmatched benefits program, including non-contributory retirement contributions of 20.2% of annual salary that vest immediately. The Department offers a faculty development and mentoring program designed to help faculty succeed in translational or basic research.

Salt Lake City offers an incredible quality of life with a growing economy, rich cultural scene with ballet, theatre, symphony, opera and museums, outstanding restaurants, and a moderate cost of living. The city is a well-known ski destination and a gateway to the state’s renowned landscapes. In addition to its 14 ski resorts, Utah boasts five scenic national parks (with five more within a day’s drive), a variety of golf courses allowing for year-round play, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, a picturesque Lake Powell, and numerous other outdoor activities. 

Interested individuals can apply for the position at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/112004.  A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required.  For additional information about the position, please contact: Josh Bonkowsky, M.D., Ph.D., Division Chief, at joshua.bonkowsky@hsc.utah.edu.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. 

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