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Pediatric Neuropsychologist
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What they do
A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
$80,922 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Overview Signing Bonuses - $10,000 JOB
D. in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA-approved training program
SPECIFICS
The Pediatric Neuropsychologist is a specialist applying knowledge of brain anatomy, physiology, and pattern in order to assess brain function in medical patients. This specialized consultant may see inpatients and outpatients. Their assessment of brain function is used in collaboration with other medical data to make diagnoses (e.g., dementia, developmental delay). The Neuropsychologist also specializes in using data analysis to make recommendations regarding educational services/supports, decision-making capacity, discharge environment, supervision needs, patient/family education, and return to school/work. The Neuropsychologist performs pre-surgical cognitive and psychosocial assessments in patients awaiting epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, cochlear implant and other Neurologic interventions. OSF supports both Adult Neuropsychology and aPediatric Neuropsychology Departments:
This opportunity inPediatric Neuropsychology:
Works with patients from birth to 18 years from a variety of specialty clinics (e.g., Congenital Heart Clinic, Sickle Cell, Pediatric epilepsy surgery program, Hematology/Oncology Department, etc.), as well as general medical populations across all outpatient hospital services.Adult Neuropsychology:
Works with patients aged 14 years and over from a variety of specialty clinics (e.g., Movement Disorder Center, Dementia Clinic, Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Headache Clinic) as well as general medical populations across all hospital services.BENEFITS & PERKS OSF
HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes: Generous paid time off! Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy! Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member CME time and dollars Health, life, dental, and retirement plans Paid occurrence based malpractice Concierge relocation services Student Loan repayment counseling Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $47.68- $56.09 hr. This is a salaried position. Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.THE OSF COMMUNITY
Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State. Joining a practice of 5 other established neuropsychologist Ability to work with multidisciplary clinics in a Level 1 Trauma Center QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Doctorate Specific Majors:
Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA-approved training program