Job Description:

As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours Health System is a not-for-profit pediatric health system dedicated to life-changing medical care and research, helping kids grow up healthy, advocating for kids nationally, and training tomorrow's pediatric experts. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own.

We are excited to announce an opening for a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist in our growing team in the Division of Psychology at Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, FL .

The focus of this full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist position is to provide neuropsychological services within our active outpatient medical specialty clinics and clinical programs. This individual will provide care for children and adolescents who present with a wide range of diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, concussion, genetic/metabolic disorders, and a wide variety of acquired brain disorders. The position includes collaboration with a range of medical specialists and multi-disciplinary teams (e.g. oncology, PMR, ENT, Neurology), including coordination with behavioral health providers. Both consultation and liaison, as well as team participation, are valued service models. The neuropsychologist's expectations are primarily clinical, yet we welcome applicants who may also have a secondary interest in either clinical research or participation in our fellowship training program. This neuropsychologist will work closely with a designated 1.0 psychometrist.

Required qualifications include:

• A Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA or CPA accredited clinical psychology program
• APA or CPA accredited internship training
• Postdoctoral specialty training in clinical neuropsychology, in accordance with Houston Conference guidelines
• Licensure or license eligibility in the State of Florida
• Candidates should be board certified or eligible for board certification in clinical neuropsychology with the expectation that subspecialty certification in pediatric neuropsychology through ABPP will be completed.

Preference will be given to candidates who have training consistent with the Houston Conference guidelines or meet neuropsychology training guidelines accepted by INS, NAN and Division 40 of APA.

Annual salary and fringe benefits are competitive. Virtual and onsite interviews will be offered to competitive candidates.

Send letter of interest and CV to Beth Long, PsyD, Chief of Psychology, at beth.long@Nemours.org and specify Pediatric Neuropsychologist Position in the subject Line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

NCH-FL, part off Nemours Children's Health is a state-of-the art, free standing children's hospital with a full breadth of pediatric specialties. The mission of our Psychology division is to improve well-being through quality behavioral health care, education, training, and research in a collaborative, inclusive, and culturally responsive manner. The NCH-FL Orlando Division of Behavioral Health is quickly growing, and includes 1 Pediatric Neuropsychologist, 6 pediatric psychologists, 2 psychiatrists, 2 Licensed Clinical Therapists and 2 Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows. The Division of Psychology is part of the Department of Pediatrics and works closely with our medical subspecialty clinics including Neurology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Anesthesiology, Inpatient Rehabilitation and others. Academic appointment through the University of Central Florida is strongly encouraged and supported.

One of the fastest growing areas of Florida, Orlando is home to world-class tourism like Disney World and Universal Studios, many arts venues, numerous festivals, sporting events, exceptional golf courses, arts and culture, a rising culinary scene, and is ideally located within minutes of beautiful lakes and beaches. There are excellent public and private schools coupled with a low cost of living and no state-income tax. NCH-FL is situated in Lake Nona in Southeast Orlando, which is a newly developed, neo-urban community, about 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. The Lake Nona community was built to support healthy, holistic living, with parks on most corners, 44 miles of trails, and state of the art technology including gigabit internet speeds.

Nemours (Nemours.org) is an open and welcoming place to work, and values diversity in all its forms. Additionally, Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about, and committed to, providing culturally responsive care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients, and families.

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique "Bridge to a Healthy Future" pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.

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