Pediatric Neuropsychologist - Outpatient Generalist and Complex Epilepsy

Emory•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is seeking a Pediatric Neuropsychologist for its Outpatient Generalist and Complex Epilepsy program. This role involves overseeing and developing neurofunctional assessments, translating findings into therapeutic approaches for transdisciplinary teams, and participating in student/resident supervision. The neuropsychologist will counsel and educate families on neuropathology and neuropsychological deficits, assist in clinical database coordination, promote research, and help develop policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of patient care. Maintaining safety standards and collaborating with parents, caretakers, and other professionals to meet patient and family needs are key aspects of the position. The available position is for an Outpatient Generalist and Complex Epilepsy role (1.0 clinical FTE), primarily based at the Scottish Rite campus. This role will conduct outpatient evaluations and support the epilepsy team, with a strong preference for experience in epilepsy-specific assessments and procedures (pre- and post-surgical evaluations, fMRI, Wada, cortical mapping, SEEG). Opportunities for consultative services in outpatient medical clinics and potential for an academic appointment at Emory University School of Medicine are available. The position also offers opportunities for collaborative research and supervision of trainees, including doctoral level graduate students, interns, and fellows. The program is committed to diversity and encourages bilingual (Spanish/English) applicants.

Requirements

Special training and/or experience in pediatric neuropsychology
4 years of experience in direct assessment and care of patients identified as having neurological diagnoses in an inpatient and outpatient setting
Experience in providing family therapy/counseling related to issues of impaired neurofunctioning
Georgia licensed neuropsychologist or eligible with proof of application
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Excellent writing and research skills
Ability to supervise students

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting epilepsy-specific assessments and procedures (pre- and post-surgical evaluations, fMRI, Wada, cortical mapping, SEEG) is highly desired.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) providers and staff.

Responsibilities

Oversees and develops neurofunctional assessments, including neuropsychological and psychological batteries.
Translates findings from assessments into therapeutic approaches for transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary teams.
Participates in the supervision of students/residents.
Counsels and educates families concerning neuropathology and management of neuropsychological deficits.
Assists with the coordination of a clinical database and promotes research.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures to provide the highest quality of care for patients.
Maintains the highest standards of safety throughout service provision.
Cooperates and collaborates with parents, caretakers, and other professionals to meet the total needs of the patient and family.
Provides effective delivery of services appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.
Implements and oversees inpatient cognitive remediation techniques.
Provides appropriate assessment and appropriate treatment.
Develops and successfully implements assessment standards and treatment plans that support established goals.
Documents weekly/monthly treatment notes following established standards.
Completes discharge and follows up according to departmental standards.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement.
Bills appropriately for services in accordance with regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Provides supervision to the psychometrician and students.
Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
Delivers competent patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.
Delivers competent patient care to patients from newborn to 21 years of age.
Demonstrates and practices family-centered care.
Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
Communicates relevant information at the patient/family level of understanding.
Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
Includes family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program.
Conducts outpatient evaluations and supports the epilepsy team.
Provides consultative services in outpatient medical clinics.
Engages in collaborative research.
Supervises trainees, including doctoral level graduate students (externs), interns, and fellows.