Pediatric Neuropsychology – Outpatient Generalist and Complex Epilepsy

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to conduct outpatient evaluations and support an epilepsy team, providing high-quality patient care to children aged 0-20. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in neuropsychology with experience in epilepsy assessments and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Join a collaborative team that values research, teaching, and professional growth, all while making a significant impact on the lives of young patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree and postdoctoral fellowship required.
• Experience with epilepsy-specific assessments is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient evaluations and support the epilepsy team.
• Provide supervision to trainees and allied health providers.
• Engage in collaborative research and program development.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Epilepsy assessments

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Bilingual communication (Spanish/English)

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology

Job description

Overview

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is seeking one full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist (1.0 FTE) in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology. Our team is committed to providing high quality clinical care, building strong research collaborations, and offering varied training experiences. This neuropsychologist will conduct outpatient evaluations as well as support our epilepsy team, predominantly at the Scottish Rite campus. Experience conducting epilepsy-specific assessments and procedures (pre- and post-surgical evaluations, fMRI, Wada, cortical mapping, SEEG) is highly desired. Opportunities for providing consultative services in outpatient medical clinics is also possible.

Our Pediatric Neuropsychology Team

The Department of Neuropsychology at Children’s is one of the largest in the Southeast region. Our team currently includes 13 neuropsychologists (7 are board certified), five psychometrists, and an accredited training program. The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is located on the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite campus.

In general, our group sees patients with complex medical and neurological histories throughout development (birth to age 20) in different settings (inpatient, outpatient, clinics) at different time points (acute, chronic) covering various subspecialties. Primary referral sources include Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), and Cardiology. Common diagnoses seen in our department include acquired injuries (e.g., TBI, spinal cord injury, anoxic brain injury, stroke, abusive head trauma [AHT]), new onset illness (e.g., meningitis/encephalitis, brain tumors), congenital heart disease, as well as various neurodevelopmental and chronic neurological conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intractable epilepsy).

Access to psychometry support is provided and opportunities for collaborative research with established investigators are available. Our group has an APPCN-affiliated postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology and an APA-accredited internship. Providers are involved in the supervision of trainees, including doctoral level graduate students (externs), interns, and fellows.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements include a doctoral degree from an accredited (APA/CPA) training program and a formal postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology with an emphasis on pediatrics. Candidates should be license eligible in Georgia and hold (or be prepared to seek) board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP/ABCN). Our team is committed to providing resources for individuals from diverse backgrounds with bilingual (Spanish/English) providers and staff. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

This clinician will support and enhance the missions of the Emory + Pediatric Institute and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by providing high quality patient care in an effective and efficient manner.

1. Clinical Service:

• Provides effective delivery of services appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and functional level, predominantly in the outpatient setting
• Completes intakes, screenings, and cognitive evaluations according to departmental standards
• Conducts epilepsy specific assessments and procedures as indicated (pre- and post-surgical evaluations, fMRI, Wada, cortical mapping, SEEG)
• Consults and collaborates with the large multidisciplinary epilepsy team
• Attends epilepsy surgery and team conferences
• Conceptualizes test findings to develop appropriate recommendations and therapeutic interventions
• Provides brain injury education to families and caregivers concerning neuropathology and management of neuropsychological deficits
• Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding
• Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication in a timely manner to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement
• Bills appropriately for services in accordance with regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Provides supervision to allied health providers, trainees (externs, interns, fellows), psychometrists, and other staff, as appropriate
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement
• Contributes to efforts to promote high quality patient care, patient access, and high standards of safety throughout service provision
• Delivers competent patient care to patients from newborn to 20 years of age
• Demonstrates and practices family-centered care
• Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary

Research:

• Collaborates with providers across and outside of the department to promote research endeavors and program development
• Actively supports and engages in collaborative research activities of interest
• Seeks additional opportunities to support and lead research efforts as time and interest allow

Teaching:

• Provides direct supervision for trainees (graduate students, interns/residents, fellows), ensuring adequate opportunities for training through teaching, patient contact, case review and research
• Participates in various didactic opportunities

Administrative:

• Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area and the organization overall
• Participates in activities that enhance professional development
• Participates in program development activities for the team, including research, quality, patient access, and/or patient experience initiatives
• Completes and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the assigned area

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

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