Neuropsychologist

Job Details

For over 20 years, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital has been recognized as a Model System of Care program. The Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital offers cutting-edge treatment and research focused on the recovery and treatment and research focused on the recovery and rehabilitation needs of individuals with complex medical conditions. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is currently seeking a neuropsychologist/psychologist This role involves conducting assessments and providing psychological treatment for individuals with injuries. The position also includes supporting families, addressing adjustment and coping challenges, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Provide neuropsychological and psychological services for Complex Medical Conditions .

• Offer education and supportive counseling to patients and families, aiding them in coping with life-altering situations and assisting with decision-making processes.

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, social work, and other allied health professionals.

• Assist the team in understanding the neuropsychological status of individuals and collaboratively develop treatment plans and behavior interventions.

• Conduct cognitive and behavioral assessments using a variety of methods, including evidence-based assessment tools, clinical interviews and direct observation and documenting in electronic medical record.

• Develop and implement behavioral interventions. Support treatment teams in the application of these strategies.

• Engage in opportunities for supervision and teaching activities, including didactics and supervision of graduate psychology trainees.

• Communicating effectively and interacting with all levels of staff, primary care providers, patients and community agencies.

• Complies with hospital and Network policies regarding confidentiality. Complies with all policies related to Emergency Procedures as defined in the Environment of Care plans. Knows personal role in event of a disaster or emergency.

Education - Required • in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university.

Education - Preferred • Specialization in Neuropsychology strongly preferred.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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