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Job Description
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…