Pediatric Neuropsychology – Outpatient Generalist

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The Department of Neuropsychology at Children’s is one of the largest in the Southeast region, with a team of 13 neuropsychologists, five psychometrists, and an accredited training program. The group sees patients with complex medical and neurological histories throughout development (birth to age 20) in various settings and time points, with primary referral sources including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), and Cardiology. Common diagnoses include acquired injuries, new onset illness, congenital heart disease, and neurodevelopmental and chronic neurological conditions. Access to psychometry support and opportunities for collaborative research are available. The group has an APPCN-affiliated postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology and an APA-accredited internship. Providers are involved in the supervision of 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.