Pediatric Neuropsychology – Inpatient Rehab and Outpatient Generalist

Overview

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Description

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 primarily support our inpatient rehabilitation team on the Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (CIRU) at the Scottish Rite campus in addition to conducting outpatient evaluations to monitor recovery over time. Opportunities for providing consultative services in outpatient medical clinics is also possible. We currently have two Neuropsychologists and two Pediatric Psychologists devoted to our intensive rehab team.

 

Our Pediatric Neuropsychology Team

The Department of Neuropsychology at Children’s is one of the largest in the Southeast region. Our team currently includes 12 neuropsychologists (8 whom are board certified), five pediatric psychologists (1 is board certified), four psychometrists, and an accredited training program. The Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (CIRU) is a CARF-accredited, 28-bed unit located on the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite campus that provides intensive inpatient neurorehabilitation to children and adolescents who have experienced an acquired brain injury and/or (new onset) medical diagnosis with neurological involvement. Common diagnoses 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), as well as various neurodevelopmental and chronic neurological conditions (e.g., cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intractable epilepsy).  

 

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. We currently have two providers and one psychometrist offering bilingual (Spanish/English) services. Primary referral sources include Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), and Cardiology. Access to psychometry support is provided and opportunities for collaborative research with established investigators are available. Our group has an APPCN-accredited 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.

 

I. Clinical Service:

• Conducts serial monitoring of cognitive status and recovery
• Provides brain injury education with caregivers throughout admission
• Consults and collaborates with the large multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Attends weekly rounds and team conferences
• Conducts neuropsychological evaluations to facilitate discharge planning and school re-entrY
• 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
• 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 ma