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About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. 

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals – A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system. 

About the Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology is comprised of faculty representing a wide range of specialties in adult and pediatric neurology with a focus on delivering outstanding care to the community. The neurology faculty are also members of the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences , a unique institute consisting of faculty in the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry conducting world class translational and clinical neuroscience research across The University of Texas at Austin.

The Department's mission is to transform the health and lives of the diverse communities we serve. To accomplish this our priorities are to:

• Deliver exceptional multidisciplinary neurological care for children and adults
• Provide comprehensive education for students, clinicians, patients, and the community
• Conduct and disseminate world-class neuroscience research focused on therapies

About the Pediatric Neuropsychologist Position

The Department of Neurology at the Dell Medical School of The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join the UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences Program at Dell Children's Medical Center at the expected rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The focus of the position is on providing assessment and consultation services for children and adolescents with known or suspected neurological conditions, including acquired and traumatic brain injury through the inpatient rehabilitation unit. While primarily a clinical position, research experience is preferred and there are multiple opportunities for academic collaboration with clinicians and researchers through the medical center and The University of Texas at Austin.

Eligible applicants would have prior neuropsychological assessment experience and be proficient in completing the full evaluation from intake through presenting assessment results. The successful candidate will have experience with medical/neurology populations, with an emphasis on pediatric populations. The candidate will also supervise staff psychometrists and trainees at the pre-doctoral and post-doctoral level.

Interdisciplinary care is a priority for the institution, and the Assistant or Associate Professor will be an integral part of one or multiple treatment teams with the Pediatric Neuroscience center. The applicant will be expected to have close working relationships with other members of the treatment teams, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, psychiatrists, social workers, physician extenders, and medical assistants.

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, Dell Medical School pursues innovation in healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and outstanding professional education. Dell Children's Medical Center is a 300-bed freestanding facility that features a level 4 epilepsy center, a level 1 trauma center, a level 4 NICU, and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence. Outpatient facilities, academic offices, and conference rooms for the pediatric neuroscience program are conveniently located in a building that is connected to the children's hospital.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a clinical content expert on the neuropsychological aspects of cognitive impairment for the UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's
• Coordinate the design and implementation of neuropsychological testing within the UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's
• Participate in strategic planning and other efforts directly tied to program development and growth of UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's
• Assist in the creation of infrastructure for assessing cognition within the framework of value-based and patient-centered care
• Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas
• Train and mentor students, residents and fellows on new models of care and clinical practice
• Develop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers within multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with other schools at The University of Texas at Austin and across The University of Texas system on multidisciplinary, value-based care models
• Actively participate in the respective academic department of the candidate and abide by all required Departmental policies

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Eligible for appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. required from an APA or CPA-accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology or related field
• Current state licensure as required, or license-eligible
• Expertise in working with infants, children and adolescents is required
• Post-doctoral training in Neuropsychology is required, with specific experience in Pediatric Neuropsychology
• Board-certified in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) or training consistent with the ability to become board certified

Preferred:

• 3 years of clinical experience in neuropsychology with infants, children and adolescents
• Experience with value-based care delivery and integrated practice models
• Experience delivering care through a multidisciplinary team
• Documented evidence of interest and experience in generating research related to the practice and/or science of neuropsychology
• Record of leadership and achievement