Pediatric Neuropsychology – Outpatient Generalist

Emory • Atlanta, GA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist (1.0 FTE) to join the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This role is within the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology. The position focuses on providing high-quality clinical care, fostering research collaborations, and offering diverse training experiences. The neuropsychologist will primarily conduct outpatient evaluations and support the epilepsy team at the Scottish Rite campus. Experience with epilepsy-specific assessments and procedures, such as pre- and post-surgical evaluations, fMRI, Wada, cortical mapping, and SEEG, is highly desired. Opportunities for consultative services in outpatient medical clinics are also available. The Department of Neuropsychology at Children’s is one of the largest in the Southeast, with 13 neuropsychologists, five psychometrists, and an accredited training program. The team sees patients from birth to age 20 with complex medical and neurological histories across various settings and developmental stages. Referral sources include Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), and Cardiology. Common diagnoses include acquired injuries, new onset illnesses, congenital heart disease, and neurodevelopmental/neurological conditions. Psychometry support and collaborative research opportunities are available. The group also has an APPCN-affiliated postdoctoral fellowship and an APA-accredited internship, with providers involved in supervising trainees.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from an accredited (APA/CPA) training program.
• Formal postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology with an emphasis on pediatrics.
• License eligible in Georgia.
• Hold (or be prepared to seek) board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP/ABCN).

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting epilepsy-specific assessments and procedures (pre- and post-surgical evaluations, fMRI, Wada, cortical mapping, SEEG).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunities for providing consultative services in outpatient medical clinics.
• Access to psychometry support.
• Opportunities for collaborative research with established investigators.
• APPCN-affiliated postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology.
• APA-accredited internship.
• Supervision of trainees, including doctoral level graduate students (externs), interns, and fellows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree