Pediatric Neuropsychologist - The Leon Pediatric Neuroscience Center of Excellence at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children - Orlando Health

The Leon Pediatric Neuroscience Center of Excellence at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is hiring for a Pediatric Neuropsychologist! 

The Pediatric Neuropsychologist must be a licensed psychologist with expertise in the development of brain structures and systems. Our pediatric neuropsychologists conduct comprehensive evaluations, interpret test results and make recommendations based on those results.

If you are interested in a fast-paced work environment with multiple opportunities for expansion, innovation, and program development, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children would be a wonderful fit for you.  In addition to clinical work, there will be opportunities for teaching and research!

About the Leon Pediatric Neuroscience Center of Excellence

The Department of Neuropsychology, in the Leon Pediatric Neuroscience Center for Excellence at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, provides comprehensive psychological care to pediatric patients throughout the state of Florida as well as out-of-state and international patients.  The Department includes pediatric psychologists, pediatric neuropsychologists, and clinical child psychologists who provide psychological testing, neuropsychological testing, and a variety of therapeutic interventions, including individual therapy, parenting, and behavioral therapy.  In addition, many of the staff have specialized training, and offer interventions including ADOS testing, biofeedback, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and behavioral feeding. The patients seen in the Department include referrals from Medical Specialists and community pediatricians, and have medical conditions including oncology diagnoses, seizures, chromosome disorders, psychiatric conditions, pain, and autism spectrum disorder.

The Department of Neuropsychology is actively expanding its staff as Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is rapidly growing to provide additional specialty care and services for more pediatric patients.  We are currently looking for a pediatric neuropsychologist.  In addition to meeting the needs of our current patients, there will be multiple opportunities to specialize as the children’s hospital is adding and expanding our programs, including Bone Marrow Transplant, Fetal Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Surgery, and Chronic Pain.  Our Department is also looking to add additional services, including Inpatient Consultation/Liaison, Inpatient Pediatric Rehab, Cognitive Rehabilitation, and Integrated Primary Care while expanding Psychology’s presence in multiple Multidisciplinary Clinics.

• Services are rendered under the direct consultation request and order of a physician from within the organization or from the community.
• Neuropsychological services may include but are not limited to: evaluation, diagnosis, ordering of appropriate services, education, and adjustment to disability counseling as required.
• Specific functions include, but are not limited to:
  • Response to appropriate physician-directed consultation
  • Patient assessment and intervention
  • Promulgation of appropriate assessment-generated neuropsychological evaluation reports with specific direction toward diagnosis or assistance with differential diagnoses
  • Descriptive assessment of cognitive, psychological, and behavioral strengths and weaknesses
• Appropriate development of intervention strategies which may include individual and/or family education, and Cognitive Rehabilitation.
• Evaluates, and where appropriate, accepts referrals from within the organization and community for assessment in the areas of cognitive, psychological, or behavioral impairments.
• Demonstrates the ability to appropriately and thoroughly evaluate, interpret neuropsychological and psychological results, treat and educate patients and families according to the appropriate American Psychological Association and State of Florida Board of Psychology as well as Orlando Health Standards of Practice, Ethical Codes, and appropriate policies and procedures.
• Participates in the requisite continuing education requirements to maintain State of Florida psychological licensure of 40 credit hours per two year cycle.
• Adheres to the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and National Academy of Neuropsychology.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Maintains an appropriate environment requisite to the performance of neuropsychological duties including appropriate cleanliness, lighting, and environmental temperature regulation.
• Attention to record confidentiality, to the highest of standards, is expected and in accordance with the American Psychological Association.
• Demonstrates an open, honest, caring, and committed communication style with colleagues, visitors, patients, and families.
• Practices efficient use and selection of appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Performs all other duties as appropriate and assigned by his/her administrative liaison.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to the State of Florida psychological licensure, Division 40 of the American Psychological Association which is necessary to provide care appropriate to age and developmental level of patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise requisite to level of degree and requirements of position as stated.

Required Education/Training

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology with training and education in neuropsychology.
• Successful completition of a Clinical Internship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship is required.

Required License/Certification 

• Must currently be a licensed Psychologist in the State of Florida (by the Florida Department of Health).
• Must currently be certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
• Must meet the guidelines specified in "Division 40 APA" for practice in neuropsychology.