Offering advanced specialty training in Clinical Neuropsychology, Wellstar Health System is pleased to announce opportunities for post-doctoral fellowships, effective July 1, 2023. All programs are overseen by board-certified psychologists within their respective specialty areas and align training to the functional and foundational competencies that equip fellows for future board certification. Fellowships are intended to foster growth as both scientist and practitioner via training rigor, while promoting work-life integration and to support fellows both personally and professionally.
Clinical Neuropsychology
We are members of the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) and participate in the Match (http://www.natmatch.com/appcnmat/). Our goal is to provide 2 years of advanced training, consistent with the Houston Conference guidelines that prepares fellows for independent practice and board certification (ABPP). Consistent with this goal, our program is guided by ABPP competencies and mirror ABPP evaluative processes.

Our program is composed of 2 neuropsychology fellows (1st and 2nd year) and 8 clinical neuropsychologists (7 adult, 1 pediatric, and 4 of these support neurorehabilitation settings), including 4 board certified (ABPP-CN) providers, with more coming in the near future since ABPP certification is a Wellstar requirement.

Improving patient access is a welcome biproduct, but your training is our priority. You will enrich our environment and become a valued junior colleague as you pursue independent practice. We understand that fellows enter the program with strengths and weaknesses. An evolving, individualized training plan will be utilized to facilitate progression towards the goal of independent practice, as well as addressing unique growth goals of each resident.

We offer diverse assessment and intervention experiences (e.g., cognitive rehabilitation) across the lifespan, depending on interest and prior experience, though adult outpatient populations will be an emphasis given provider composition and specialization. Neurodegenerative processes (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinsonian conditions, Frontal Temporal Lobe dementias) will be a focus. You will also have an opportunity to work on the Kennestone Hospital Campus, within inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation settings. The primary population is stroke but also includes brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease among others. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will provide bedside assessments, interventions, and education (team, patient, and caregiver). Additional potential experiences include Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) evaluations, bariatric surgery evaluations, and hospital consults, conducted for a variety of reasons including dementia vs delirium.

Didactic and teaching opportunities are offered through neuropsychology case conferences, neuroimaging seminar, professional development, diversity seminar, and grand rounds throughout the hospital system. Clinically oriented research or program development is expected (approximately 10% of time allotment).

Wellstar is a not-for-profit health system that was ranked one of Fortune 100 Great Places to Work in 2021. It is one of the largest and most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia, comprising of 9 hospitals, 5 integrated health parks, and outpatient office suites with more than 300 locations throughout the greater-Atlanta area. Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve while delivering world-class healthcare to every person, every time. Our fellowships are located in Marietta and Kennesaw, Georgia, just north of Atlanta, Georgia, a cultural epicenter. Quality of life is excellent, offering great public schools, and a large variety of retail, restaurants, wineries, breweries, art galleries, outdoor activities, amphitheaters, and sporting venues. We are also only a short drive to the north Georgia mountains and the beautiful beaches on the eastern shoreline.

This is a full-time position with a 2-year commitment. Salary and benefits are competitive with industry standards and include health insurance, a 403(b), $5000 annually for Continuing Medical Education and travel, 5 education days, readily available and free parking across training sites, and other benefits that have contributed to Wellstar’s distinction as a top 100 Great Place to Work.

We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Base Salary - $58,000
• Sign-On Bonus $5,000
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• CME allowance ($5,000 annually)
• Extended illness bank
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• Concierge service
• Adoption assistance

Application Deadline is December 31st, 2022:
1. Please apply online at: https://provider-wellstar.icims.com/jobs/97332/post-doctoral-fellow-clinical-neuropsychologist/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=741&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

2. Also forward a copy of CV to Ms. Beth Guerin, physician recruiter ([email protected]). She is available for any questions (470-449-0000).
3. E-mail documents containing to Dr. Kirk Bryant ([email protected]) and Dr. Callie Dunn ([email protected]).
o Cover letter – outlining training goals and fit
o Curriculum Vitae (CV)
o Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)
o 2 de-identified neuropsychological reports of a diverse nature (i.e., age, diagnosis)
o Doctoral Training Verification Form (https://appcn.org/doctoral-training-verification/)
o 3 letters of recommendation
4. Program Match Code = 8211