Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Program Director - Neuropsychology

Whether you're a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Children's Hospital has something different that's hard to explain. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter through the doors. You experience it every day with your colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once you're here, you know you're home.

The "Program Director for Neuropsychology" is responsible for oversight of programming, staff training, and ensuring adherence to the most effective evidence based psychological assessment and treatment modalities for neuropsychology services. They report directly to the Director of Psychology and serve as a liaison between the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and departments/divisions where neuropsychology services are provided.

Technical Expertise:

• Skilled in communicating evidence-based practice findings to diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop and deliver evidence-based practice education and training materials to diverse audiences.
• Experience in developing and implementing evidence-based practice programs.
• Experience supervising clinical staff and overseeing clinical programs.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
• Experience working with electronic medical record software, such as EPIC, is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Years of relevant experience contributing and overseeing evidence-based neuropsychological assessment programs and clinical staff: minimum of three years preferred.
• Education: PhD or PsyD, ABPP certification required

This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government. This opportunity offers:

• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting Bonus
• Quality Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence based malpractice
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies

Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also partner with other health systems to bring our neonatal and pediatric expertise to patients in their community hospitals. Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year, we've been leading the way to healthier futures for children through quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and medical discovery for more than 130 years! Children aren't just a segment of our focus; they are our focus.

The services at Akron Children's Hospital span the entire scope of medical services available today - from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care. Akron Children's Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8th largest children's hospital in the country. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Active involvement in medical student and resident education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience.

Akron Children's is dedicated to family-centered care and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute. The resources available to our physicians, the cutting-edge technology, the collaboration from all departments and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own.