Neurology - (Rett, Epilepsy, and General) - Assistant Professor

The Division of Neurology seeks an Assistant Professor with an interest in treating patients for general neurology needs in the Vinaya Rett Syndrome and Related Spectrum Disorders Clinic and the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center:

The Vinaya Rett Syndrome and Related Spectrum Disorders Clinic provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children and adults. Our specialists work collaboratively to diagnose and manage patients’ complex neurological and medical needs, with the goal of enhancing quality of life for them and their families.

We provide evaluation and treatment for all variations of Rett syndrome and related spectrum disorders, including:

• Typical and Atypical Rett syndrome

• Rett-related disorders

  • MECP2-related disorders

  • Males with MECP2 variants/Male Rett spectrum disorders

  • CDKL5 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (CDKL5-DEE) / CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder

  • FOXG1 Syndrome

• MECP2 Duplication Syndrome

The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center helps children with seizures enjoy the best quality of life possible. This means treating their seizures, minimizing medication side effects, addressing emotional and developmental concerns, and helping families better understand their child’s condition.  We are accredited as a Level 4 epilepsy center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. It’s a distinction held only by hospitals qualified to treat the most complex seizure disorders. As one of the largest pediatric epilepsy centers in the U.S., thousands of children and adolescents rely on our team each year.

The Division of Neurology

Our neurology team includes some of the nation’s most respected physicians and researchers, whose breakthrough findings are regularly published in leading journals and whose treatments have set the standard for neurologic practice.

• Our neurology and neurosurgery programs are ranked top 5 in the nation in the 2025-26 list of Best Children’s Hospitals published by U.S. News & World Report.

• 46 faculty members

• 1 faculty neuropsychologist

• 6 clinical fellows

• 16 residents

• 38,000 annual outpatient encounters

• 9,500 inpatient encounters

Qualifications and Experience

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD, with board certification in Neurology with special competence in Child Neurology

• Rank of Assistant Professor

• Participate in an active research program relevant to neurology

• Experience in a complex, integrated academic medical setting

• Commitment to alignment with Cincinnati Children’s culture and beliefs

• Ability to develop a vision, with a track record for successfully implementing new initiatives that advance the field of neurology

• As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.

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About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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