Epileptologist Jobs

Explore epileptologist careers for physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including roles at leading hospitals, academic medical centers, and specialty practices, with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Epileptologist Do?

Epileptologists are neurologists with advanced expertise in seizure disorders. They evaluate patients, interpret electroencephalograms (EEGs) and other diagnostic studies, develop treatment plans, and help manage complex or drug-resistant epilepsy. Depending on the role, they may also oversee epilepsy monitoring units, collaborate on surgical evaluations, and coordinate care with neurosurgeons and other specialists.

Common Epileptologist Responsibilities

  • Assess seizure history and diagnose epilepsy and related conditions.
  • Interpret EEG recordings and other neurological tests.
  • Manage anti-seizure medications and discuss treatment options.
  • Evaluate patients for advanced therapies, including epilepsy surgery or neuromodulation.
  • Work with multidisciplinary care teams and educate patients and families.
  • Contribute to clinical research, teaching, or program development when required.

Qualifications for Epileptologist Roles

These positions typically require a medical degree, completion of a neurology residency, and fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology or epilepsy. Employers generally require board certification or eligibility in neurology, along with an active medical license for the state where care is provided. Specific requirements vary by employer, seniority, and clinical focus.

Where Epileptologists Work

Epileptologists may practice in academic medical centers, hospitals with comprehensive epilepsy programs, outpatient neurology clinics, and specialty practices. Some roles combine patient care with research, medical education, or leadership of an epilepsy center or monitoring unit.

Find Epileptologist Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted, high-paying epileptologist opportunities and compare positions by employer, location, responsibilities, and compensation. Review each listing for its specific qualifications, benefits, and salary details to find a role aligned with your clinical expertise and career goals.

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$100K - $120K *

Grow your career by providing telehealth psychiatric care with autonomy. Collaborate with a dynamic team of therapists, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and uphold ethical standards in a...

Charlotte, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower mental health improvements by providing telehealth psychiatric care in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with therapists, develop treatment plans, and deliver patient-focused care with autono...

Bellevue, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in providing individualized telehealth psychiatric care with autonomy. Collaborate with therapists, manage treatment plans, and ensure patient-centered outcomes while adhering to legal...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Support psychiatric care delivery via telehealth, conducting assessments and managing treatment for diverse patients. Collaborate with a team of therapists while enjoying flexible work hours and minim...

Canton, OHRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive individualized psychiatric care through telehealth, ensuring compliance with regulations and ethical standards. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide optimal patient support in a flexible...

Annapolis, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a collaborative telehealth team to provide individualized psychiatric care, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medication while maintaining high professional standards an...

Dubuque, IARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient care by providing individualized psychiatric services via telehealth, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with diverse healthcare teams to enhance m...

West Des Moines, IARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform individual psychiatric care through telehealth services, providing impactful patient assessments, treatment plans, and medication management in a collaborative, autonomous environment tailor...

Phoenix, AZRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by delivering effective psychiatric care via telehealth in a collaborative environment that values autonomy and professional growth, ensuring ethical treatment tailored to indivi...

Renton, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in providing remote psychiatric care by conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications while enjoying autonomy in a collaborative team environment focu...

Spokane Valley, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to provide tailored psychiatric care via telehealth, conducting assessments and developing treatment plans. Enjoy autonomy in a supportive environment while collaborating with a diverse...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage in impactful telehealth psychiatric care, providing patient assessments, treatment plans, and medication management. Join a collaborative team that prioritizes individualized care without corpo...

Amherst, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform mental health care by providing telehealth psychiatric services for diverse patient needs. Enjoy flexible scheduling and collaborate with clinicians, ensuring high-quality care within ethica...

Boston, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to transformative psychiatric care, providing individualized telehealth services and collaborating with a dynamic team of professionals, all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work...

Lowell, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative telehealth solutions by delivering individualized psychiatric care, conducting assessments, prescribing treatments, and collaborating with diverse clinical teams to ensure optimal...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage in delivering high-quality psychiatric care via telehealth, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications, all within a supportive and collaborative team envir...

Somerville, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate patient care by providing individual psychiatric services via telehealth, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance mental health outcomes in a flexible, a...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion individualized telehealth psychiatric care by conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a clinical team. Enjoy flexibility and autonomy while delivering quali...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion effective psychiatric care via telehealth, autonomously managing assessments, treatment plans, and medication prescriptions. Collaborate with diverse healthcare teams while providing flexible...

Brockton, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate the standard of psychiatric care in a telehealth environment by providing individualized patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications while enjoying the flexibi...

Waltham, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Optimize individual psychiatric care through telehealth, ensuring patient assessments, treatment plans, and medication prescriptions are delivered ethically and effectively, all while enjoying the aut...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform psychiatric care by delivering high-quality individual treatment via telehealth. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes while enjoying flexible hours and the freedom t...

Quincy, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of mental health by providing compassionate telehealth psychiatric care. Work autonomously with a diverse team of professionals while developing personalized treatment plans that prio...

Worcester, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in providing compassionate telehealth psychiatric care, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications, all while enjoying professional autonomy and co...

Texas, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team delivering telehealth psychiatric care, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications while collaborating with multiple therapists. Enjoy flexible...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an epileptologist?question toggle

    An epileptologist is a neurologist with specialized training in diagnosing and treating epilepsy and other seizure disorders, including complex cases that may not respond to initial treatment.

  • What qualifications are typically required for epileptologist jobs?question toggle

    Most roles require a medical degree, neurology residency, and fellowship training in epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology. Employers commonly seek board certification or eligibility in neurology and an active state medical license; requirements vary by position.

  • Where do epileptologists work?question toggle

    Epileptologists work in hospitals, academic medical centers, epilepsy monitoring units, outpatient neurology clinics, and specialty practices. Some positions also include research, teaching, or program leadership.

  • What does an epileptologist do in an epilepsy monitoring unit?question toggle

    They help evaluate patients through continuous video-EEG monitoring, interpret test results, assess seizure patterns, and collaborate with a care team to determine appropriate treatment options.

  • How can I find high-paying epileptologist jobs?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional listings paying $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by location, employer, clinical focus, and the compensation details provided in each listing.