Pediatric Neuropsychologist
 Medical College of Wisconsin | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Green Bay | |
| 744 S Webster Ave (Show on map) | |
 May 13, 2025 | |
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PEDIATRIC CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST Children's Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is recruiting a pediatric neuropsychologist to provide neuropsychological care to children in northeastern Wisconsin. A personal commitment to improving access for neuropsychological care to historically medically underserved populations is required, and individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements include a doctoral degree in psychology with neuropsychological emphasis, and completion of a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric clinical neuropsychology. Qualified applicants should be license-eligible in the State of Wisconsin and board certified or eligible for ABPP/ABCN certification. This position is a faculty position in the Division of Child Neuropsychology in the Department of Neurology at MCW, and applicants at any rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) will be considered. Our faculty are dedicated to clinical, research, education, and community engagement. Partnering with neurologists, neonatologists, neurosurgeons, cardiologists and physiatrists, this neuropsychologist's clinical care and research will primarily focus on children who live in the Northeastern regions of Wisconsin and the surrounding communities. Patient care will be provided within the Children's Wisconsin hospital system and primarily in Ashwaubenon in ambulatory and multidisciplinary clinics. Our neuropsychologists maintain a general clinical practice for patients with a variety of neurological and medical conditions. Desirable candidates possess unique talents and skills to mesh with existing operations. The abilities to work and think quickly, efficiently, and flexibly, to conduct both comprehensive and brief consultative evaluations, to be a strong team player, and to be timely in completion of required patient care, training, and research documentation are essential. This position provides substantial opportunities for building relationships, envisioning a healthy future for our kids, and solving problems regarding access to neuropsychological care and treatment and educational recommendations throughout the community. Successful candidates will have strong interests in collaborative clinical research in neuroscience patients. Advanced methods for data extraction from the medical record at our institution allow for timely research. The Department provides mentoring, research administrative support, and protected time for new faculty to establish their research program. Educational activities may also be available. At MCW, community partnerships that improve access in health care are encouraged and supported and consideration of equitable care is essential across all missions. The role is employed by the Medical College of Wisconsin and provides care at Children's Wisconsin locations in Northeast Wisconsin. Both organizations are based in the Milwaukee area. The Medical College of Wisconsin pediatric specialty providers who work at the nationally ranked Children's Wisconsin are members of Children's Specialty Group, a strong group practice of more than 775 elite pediatric specialty physicians, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants. This position is located in Northeast Wisconsin as part of an innovative collaboration between Children's Wisconsin, Bellin Health and ThedaCare. These top-quality health care organizations are partnering to improve the health and well-being of children and adolescents in Northeast and Central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, through joint venture called Connected for Kids. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with primary and specialty care providers at these organizations to improve patient outcomes. The connection between the organizations helps position our physicians to successfully support the needs of patients and their families. Explore Northeast Wisconsin The Northeast Wisconsin region features Fortune 500 companies, growing communities, excellent colleges, award-winning health care, performing arts and live music, professional sports (NFL) and abundant recreational opportunities. It includes the greater Green Bay area, Door County, and the Fox Cities, which are 19 communities along the Fox River in East Central Wisconsin. This fast-growing area offers a balance of a metropolitan lifestyle with easy access to both ample outdoor activities and major cities. Green Bay, which is situated on the banks of the Bay and Fox River, was named the Best Place to Live in the country by US. News & World Report. Historical landmarks and fun sporting events are hallmarks of the greater Green Bay area. It is a top destination for outdoor recreation and is home to the Green Bay Packers professional football team. Door County is located on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan and is often referred to as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest." It is known for its picturesque coastal towns, specialty shops, fish boils, cherry and apple orchards and scenic beauty. About Children's Wisconsin Children's Wisconsin is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Northeast Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. Children's Wisconsin provides primary care, urgent care, emergency care, specialty care, mental and behavioral health services, community health services, foster and adoption services, child advocacy services and health insurance plans. Each year, the Children's Wisconsin team has more than 6.5 million touchpoints with kids and families through medical care, advocacy, research and education. In Northeast Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin is expanding its services to provide increased access to outstanding pediatric subspecialty care. As part of the Connected for Kids partnership, Childrens Wisconsin pediatric specialists have expanded procedural care within Green Bay. Pediatric specialty services will expand within a new pediatric & adolescent specialty clinic in Green Bay, opening in August of 2025. Childrens Wisconsin neonatology specialists will also work in partnership with Bellin Hospital to build a Level III NICU, within an innovative couplet model that provides both maternal and neonatal intensive care. About the Medical College of Wisconsin At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world's top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees. More than 1,500 physicians from the community serve as volunteer faculty. MCW makes a substantial contribution to the Milwaukee region and state through its community investments and community engaged research Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Nominations and applications, including current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role, may be submitted to: Becky Trujillo, Sr Physician Recruiter: BLTrujillo@mcw.edu AND Amy Heffelfinger, Ph.D., ABPP
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