Pediatric Neuropsychology – Outpatient Generalist

Job Summary

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.

About the Role

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.

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
• Supervises 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
• 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
• Sets up and 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

Requirements

• A doctoral degree from an accredited (APA/CPA) training program
• A formal postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology with an emphasis on pediatrics
• Licensure eligible in Georgia and hold (or be prepared to seek) board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP/ABCN)

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing resources for individuals from diverse backgrounds with bilingual (Spanish/English) providers and staff

Skills

• Experience conducting epilepsy-specific assessments and procedures (pre- and post-surgical evaluations, fMRI, Wada, cortical mapping, SEEG)
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Strong research skills and ability to collaborate with other professionals
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided in a separate document upon request.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided in a separate document upon request.

Schedule

Details about schedule will be provided in a separate document upon request.