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Job Description
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Now Hiring: Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Seeking Qualified Candidates Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is actively seeking one full-time Pediatric Neuropsychology faculty (open rank) in the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. The hired neuropsychologist will join a multi-disciplinary team that includes pediatric neuropsychology, psychology, hematology and oncology providers, as well as advanced practice providers, social workers, child life specialists and hospital-based teachers. These are primarily clinical positions with up to 20% of time dedicated to research. Clinical responsibilities include the coordination and provision of comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to outpatients with hematology and oncology needs, pre- and post-treatment screenings, brief targeted screenings, and (limited) inpatient evaluations.
Full psychometry support is provided. Opportunities for program development are also available, and clinical responsibilities will include developing disease-specific screening clinics. Available training opportunities include the supervision of pediatric neuropsychology and psychology fellows and doctoral students from local universities. Research responsibilities center on the coordination of neuropsychological and psychological data that are part of collaborative group (e.g., COG, PBTC, PBMTC, etc.) trials. Consultation/collaboration with our hematology/oncology providers and pediatric psychology team is also available, and a reduction in clinical responsibilities is possible should the neuropsychologist be successful in securing grant funding to cover clinical effort.
Qualifications include:
- Doctorate degree from an APA/CPA-accredited program in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology
- Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited internship
- completion of a two-year Neuropsychological Fellowship with specific focus in pediatric neuropsychology
Applicants must be licensed or license eligible to practice in Georgia and eligible to obtain board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology. Preference will be given to candidates with related pediatric hematology-oncology experience and/or board certification (ABPP) in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Aflac at Children's
The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and bone marrow transplant programs. The hired neuropsychologist will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the country. Aflac Psychology consists of 12 faculty psychologists and neuropsychologists who engage in patient care and clinical research in the areas of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult psycho-oncology and -hematology.
Why Children's?
A trusted leader in pediatric healthcare for more than 100 years, Children’s is continually recognized as one of the nation’s leading pediatric care providers by U.S. News & World Report, with many of our specialty programs ranking among the best in the nation. We are also one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the country, with 673 licensed beds and more than 1.1 million patient visits annually. Through our academic partnership with Emory University—ranked No. 5 nationally in NIH funding for pediatric departments—we actively participate in clinical studies aimed to advance pediatric medicine and transform the way we care for kids and teens.
You can be part of our greatest endeavor yet to transform the future of pediatric medicine. The demand for specialized pediatric care has never been greater in our community. As part of our dedication to advanced care, clinical research, education and training, we are expanding our North Druid Hills campus. The centerpiece of this 70-acre campus will be Arthur M. Blank Hospital, a 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility opening September 29, 2024. Thoughtfully designed from the ground up with input from all stakeholders, including clinicians and patients, this is more than just a building. It is a giant leap forward in our ongoing effort to deliver cutting-edge care, improve outcomes and innovate to meet the healthcare challenges of tomorrow.
Better Together: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University
Children’s and Emory University work together to facilitate leading-edge pediatric care, research, training and innovation. Through this unique and lasting partnership, more than 500 of our physicians and providers hold titles at both independent institutions. That means when you join our team, you can also join the faculty at Emory University, one of the leading academic institutions in the nation.
The benefits of this partnership extend to both institutions. At Children’s, you will be able to broaden your clinical experience, delivering high-quality pediatric care, while Emory University offers ample opportunities for teaching, career development and collaboration as you explore your research interests.
An open door to opportunity
- Make an impact by deploying discoveries made in Emory University’s research lab in real, lifesaving situations at Children’s. Emory’s 350,000-square-foot Health Sciences Research Building II (HSRB-II) includes dedicated lab and office space for pediatric researchers devoted to investigating the prevention and treatment of disease in children.
- Train physicians and providers of tomorrow at the primary teaching site for Emory School of Medicine’s 30+ pediatric ACGME-accredited fellowships and residencies.
- Advance your practice in an excellent clinical environment with high-volume clinical services, alongside faculty with superior research and scholarly expertise.
- Collaborate with some of the top minds in your field as you strive to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.
Make Atlanta Your Home
As a neuropsychologist, you have special considerations when it comes to putting down roots. Atlanta offers the professional environment you need to further your practice—and the cultural and social environment that you want for yourself and your family.
- This is a diverse city, which means your patients will come from a variety of cultural, religious, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- As the only freestanding pediatric health system in Georgia, Children’s patient volumes are high.
- Atlanta has a lower cost of living than many other major cities, and it is consistently ranked among the top places to move to in the country.
- The Atlanta community is known for its walkable neighborhoods, thriving arts and culture scene, pro sports teams, as well as its many green spaces and sunny weather.
Children’s
See what Children’s and the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University have to offer choa.org/careers med.emory.edu/pediatrics
Interested in working with us? Get in touch
- Email a CV and letter of interest to Dr. Naadira Upshaw, Clinical Director of Aflac Psychology nupshaw@emory.edu.
- Contact Kati Keyes Greenky, Physician Recruiter, for additional questions Katherine.keyes@choa.org
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