Pediatric Neuropsychologist - Complex Epilepsy & Outpatient Generalist

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Oversees and develops neurofunctional assessments, including neuropsychological and psychological batteries. Assists with translating the findings from these batteries into therapeutic approaches which can be utilized by a transdisciplinary or interdisciplinary team. 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 within the scope of practice and established standards for psychologists. 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.

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. 

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.

• 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

If deemed appropriate, employment may be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute with a faculty appointment within the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.

Additional Details
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University/Children's Healthcare of Atlanta location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Experience

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology

Certification Summary

• Georgia licensed neuropsychologist or eligible with proof of application
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent writing and research skills
• Ability to supervise students

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Available position

• Outpatient Generalist and Complex Epilepsy (1.0 clinical FTE): 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.
• Select candidates will be eligible for an academic appointment at the Emory University School of Medicine, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, there are opportunities to engage in collaborative research. Consultative services in medical clinics are also possible. The pediatric neuropsychologist will have the opportunity to supervise trainees, including doctoral level graduate students (externs), interns, and fellows as part of our APPCN-affiliated postdoctoral fellowship and APA-accredited internship. Our site is committed to providing resources for individuals from diverse backgrounds with bilingual (Spanish/English) providers and staff. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Neuropsychology at Children's

We have one of the leading neuropsychology practices in the Southeast including neuropsychologists and psychometrists.

• We see patients with complex medical and neurological histories throughout development (birth to age 21) in different settings (inpatient, outpatient, clinics) at different time points (acute, chronic) covering various subspecialties.
• Primary referral sources include Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery and Cardiology.
• Common diagnoses include acquired injuries (TBI, anoxic brain injury, stroke, abusive head trauma [AHT]), new onset illness (meningitis/encephalitis, brain tumors), as well as various neurodevelopmental and chronic neurological conditions (cerebral palsy, spina bifida, epilepsy).

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

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