Nemours Children’s is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist or Psychologist with expertise in assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders.Primary populations for this position will include children and adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, like ADHD and learning disability.The provider will also spend a portion of their time evaluating children with a variety of primary medical disorders, such as epilepsy, brain tumor, and sickle cell disease.This position is pivotal in the expansion of autism services at Nemours and will provide a foundation for ongoing growth in this area.
Perform outpatient psychological/neuropsychological assessment of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as children presenting with primary medical conditions
Collaborate with psychometrists to perform comprehensive neuropsychological and diagnostic assessments
Provide feedback and recommendations to guide educational and clinical management decisions
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative patient care planning
Engage in quality improvement initiatives and program development within the division, such as our school advocacy program
Doctoral degree in Psychology or School Psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD)
Completion of an APA- or NASP-accredited internship
Postdoctoral fellowship or equivalent experience in pediatric neuropsychology or psychological assessment preferred
Familiarity with administering and interpreting ADOS or comparable diagnostic assessment measures (e.g., MIGDAS, CARS, ADI-R)
Current or eligible for Florida licensure as a psychologist
Strong skills in assessment, differential diagnosis, feedback, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Nemours is a top-ranked, rapidly growing pediatric specialty care center that works closely with Wolfson Children’s Hospital and other medical facilities in the area.The psychologist will collaborate closely with physicians, community pediatricians, and other allied health professionals, and they will have ample opportunities for research collaboration.We offer highly competitive benefits, including allowance for work-related research travel, bonuses for productivity and quality improvement engagement, and generous PTO allotment.
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and list of professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Nemours Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org
Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
