Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida, is seeking a to add a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist to our growing team in the Division of Neurology in Orlando. Training is available for a Neuropsychologist with an interest in epilepsy.

The Neuropsychologist will spend the major part of their time completing epilepsy surgical work up including:

• Epilepsy presurgical work up
• Epilepsy post-surgical follow up
• Functional MRI testing
• Cortical mapping for localization of eloquent areas of the brain

The remaining time will be spent on patients with epilepsy, neuromuscular, developmental delay, neuroimmunology issues and other common neurological conditions.

We are currently developing an ambitious, multidisciplinary pediatric neurosciences program for Florida. Our epilepsy surgery program is rapidly growing. We have a great epilepsy team with 4 epileptologists, one functional neurosurgeon, 2 APPs, experienced EEG technologists and nurses. We have a 6 bed EMU and ROSA. We expect to be testing around 50 phase 1 patients a year.

At least 50% of the Neuropsychologist's time will be devoted to this work. Additionally, this position will support other clinical programs like neuromuscular, neuroimmunology and headache. The bulk of the current need is for general neurology patients with cognitive dysfunction and decline.

We have a busy outpatient practice with strong ancillary support including a dedicated Psychometrist, advanced practice providers (APP), nurses, certified EEG technicians, occupational and physical therapists, and social workers. Faculty is expected to cover the inpatient service in rotation. The inpatient team includes adult neurology resident, pediatric resident and medical students and APPs in the EMU.

What We Offer Nemours Benefits Guide

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance

• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness * No state income tax in Florida

Qualifications

• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
• Completion of 1- 2 Year Neuropsychology Fellowship
• ABPP & EPPP Certification, special expertise in epilepsy surgical evaluation

How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration

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