Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist

The Department of Inpatient Pediatrics at Denver Health is seeking 1-2 full-time Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist to join our program between now and 2026.  As a teaching affiliate of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, all of Denver Health’s inpatient pediatric services are staffed by residents from Children’s Hospital Colorado and all of our faculty have academic appointments.  A total of 80% of the neurologist’s clinical deployment will be based at Denver Health (DH) with an option for 20% at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO). 

Clinical responsibilities at DH will include approximately 4-5 clinic sessions per week, serving as primary attending for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), inpatient consultations, and sharing daytime on-call responsibilities with the department’s second pediatric neurologist (call includes weekdays and approximately one weekend per month; no overnight call responsibilities unless attending on EMU).  Clinical responsibilities at CHCO will include staffing 1 day (2 sessions) of clinic per week.

The neurologist will be expected to supervise and teach pediatric residents, including when attending on the DH EMU and when serving as an inpatient consultant or clinic preceptor.  Participation in clinical research, quality improvement, and/or education projects is strongly encouraged, and expected for those considering academic promotion.      

As Colorado’s essential safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is an integrated academic health care system that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 18 school-based health centers, 10 family health centers, a public health department, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.  Denver Health’s Department of Inpatient Pediatrics oversees a Well-Baby Nursery, 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 28-bed General Pediatrics ward, 10-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Pediatric Neurology, and Child Life programs. 

Denver Health strongly supports workforce diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements:

1. BC/BE in Pediatric Neurology; fellowship training in Pediatric Epileptology and/or proficiency in continuous EEG reading preferred
2. A passion caring for medically underserved patients in a resource-limited practice setting
3. Excellent clinical teaching and mentorship skills
4. Experience in quality improvement, patient safety, and/or clinical research methodology with demonstrated areas of interest
5. BLS and PALS certification

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to:

Brett Leggett, MD

Chair, Inpatient Pediatrics

Denver Health Medical Center

brett.leggett@dhha.org