Pediatric - Developmental/Behavioral Physician

Company: MUSC Health
Location: Charleston
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Join a team that s Changing What s Possible The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Pediatrics seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join the Pediatric Psychology team within the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is located in a major academic medical center that serves a diverse population of patients from a large geographic area. Among the top programs in the country, the Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics operates within the Department of Pediatrics at the MUSC Children s Hospital and provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for the broad range of developmental and behavioral diagnoses. Division members currently include 6 M.D. Faculty, 7 Ph.D. Psychologists, 1 PhD epidemiologist, and 2 LISWs as well as Postdoctoral Psychology and DBP Fellows. The Division also runs a vibrant and actively growing clinical research program focused on developmental and behavioral disorders. MUSC Children s Hospital has consistently been the only institution in South Carolina to be ranked among U.S. News & World Report s edition of America s Best Children s Hospitals. MUSC is the only quaternary academic medical center in the state of South Carolina and is expanding rapidly. Many new opportunities are developing with the opening of the new MUSC Children s Pediatric Subspecialty R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion, which offers comprehensive outpatient pediatric only services including specialty clinics, outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, infusion procedures, and support services such as lab and pharmacy. The new Shawn Jenkins Children s Hospital that opened in February 2020, offers state of the art tertiary and quaternary services. We are seeking candidates with: Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or school psychology from an APA-accredited program. Completion of an APA-accredited internship and a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology. Experience conducting neuropsychological evaluations with children with complex medical or neurological conditions. Eligible for licensure as a psychologist in South Carolina. Opportunity Details: Provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents with a wide range of neurological, medical, and developmental conditions. Preference for candidates with experience in the neuropsychological assessment of children with sickle cell disease and cancer/brain tumor histories including those undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and/or bone marrow transplantation. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including oncology, neurology, hematology, and other pediatric subspecialties, to support integrated care. Join a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of seven licensed psychologists working alongside developmental-behavioral pediatricians, social workers, nurse practitioners, and other dedicated professionals. Participate in the supervision and training of psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, and other learners within the division. Contribute to the APA-accredited Charleston Consortium Psychology Internship Program MUSC s Benefits: Clinical-track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments Relocation assistance Excellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility Personalized student loan debt review and repayment optimization Charleston, South Carolina, is a city where cobblestone streets weave between confection-colored antebellum mansions, and historic church steeples dot the skyline. It has been named the city in the US multiple times by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazine. More than four million people visit our city each year to experience 90 miles of pristine coastline, and to enjoy world-class shopping and culinary arts. Our region boasts a growing economy, top-ranked schools, year-round outdoor recreation, and some of the friendliest people in the country. We invite you to join a team committed to changing what s possible in healthcare, and to do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country . Your life in Charleston awaits! To learn more about this position, or to submit your CV for consideration, contact Maiya Souvoravong at .

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