Summary

Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist. The neuropsychologist will be a full-time faculty in the Department of Pediatrics at the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) with a primary clinical appointment in the Division of Pediatric Psychology at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio.

Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

Through the partnership with CHRISTUS Health System and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), the Children's Hospital of San Antonio (CHofSA) is the first and only freestanding, academic, not-for-profit children's hospital in San Antonio and serves as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community.

As the nation's seventh-largest city, San Antonio is known for its history and blend of cultures. Located in south central Texas, San Antonio has 300+ days of sunny weather, mild winters, and an affordable cost of living. The city has much to offer with diverse employment opportunities for spouses, excellent public and private schools, the San Antonio Riverwalk, Alamo, professional basketball and soccer teams, dynamic cuisine, two major amusement parks, and an extensive urban park system.

Happy to schedule a virtual video call about this opportunity with our team! Please reach out to Psychology Division Chief at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio, Dr. Elena Mikalsen at [email protected]

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive environment for all members of the Baylor community.

Job Duties

• Conducting outpatient consultations and neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric patients. Primary focus will be with Epilepsy and Epilepsy surgery, but will also include referrals from Hematology/Oncology, Rehabilitation and Physical medicine, Genetics, Neurology, General Pediatrics, and other subspecialties.
• Participating in multidisciplinary teams and academic/clinical/administrative committees
• Building clinical and research programs in collaboration with other specialties
• Engaging in advocacy efforts in the community
• Supervising and teaching pediatric residents, psychology fellow and graduate students
• Engaging in research with pediatric specialty providers

Providers receive financial support for continuing education and professional development. Excellent benefits package and competitive salary are offered by Baylor College of Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Doctoral Degree from a Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology APA or CPA accredited program with a specialization in neuropsychology
• Completed an APA-accredited psychology internship
• Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology that complies with the training guidelines of APA Division 40
• Licensed or immediately license-eligible in Texas
• Highly motivated to engage in faculty activities at a major academic medical center

Preferred:

• Additional training and experiences with Epilepsy and Epilepsy surgery patients
• Additional training and experience with Neurodevelopmental disorders/disabilities
• Bilingual
• Board certification or eligibility