Neuropsychologist (Full Time)

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Ad nr: 99050
Published: March 12, 2024, views: 4

 

 

Main characteristics

Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Company
UnityPoint Health

Job summary

Overview:
Clinical NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST

JOIN AN ESTABLISHED, GROWING HOSPITAL-OWNED PRACTICE

St. Lukes Hospital, a national Top 100 Hospital designee in 2023 for the 9th time, is recruiting a full-time Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The rehab team provides full spectrum rehab and psychological care for patients including acute, inpatient rehab, and a multitude of outpatient services.

The primary focus of this position will be adult outpatient evaluations. Top referral sources include rehabilitation, neurology, and primary care providers. Inpatient consultation on the rehabilitation unit and acute care units are possible if desired. This is primarily a clinical position, though

there is support for interests in training and research. The new hire will join an established group of two health psychologists and two neuropsychologists, and partner closely with other care providers including rehab physicians, hospitalists, primary care, therapists, and social work.

Perks include work independence, an established referral base, competitive pay and continuing education dollars, no headaches of running a private business, a flexible schedule, no call, weekends, or holidays, full benefits, and a 401k program with matching contributions.

Requirements:

Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology.

Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology.

Licensed or license eligible in the state of Iowa.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to complete work independently and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary professional team.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Prior experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting is preferred, but not required.

Why Choose Us:

Our culture sets us apart. Our team strives to give the healthcare we want our loved ones to receive through a common set of core values

Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare, by Beckers Hospital Review in 2022.

A competitive Program including paid time off and parental leave, in addition to standard medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

No cost malpractice insurance

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.

CME allowance and paid time off to attend conferences.

Full member of the medical staff

Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination.

Located in Eastern Iowas Creative Corridor, Cedar Rapids boasts a comfortable mix of urban and rural activities, a low cost of living, excellent public schools, great overall quality of life, and a strong economy. See and for more information on the area.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to review the posting and apply online at (url removed)/cedarrapids. Inquiries may also be directed to Mark Willis, PM&R Director (), Marie Volbrecht, PhD, ABN, Clinical Neuropsychologist (), or Megan Adams Rieck, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychologist ().

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.

% of Time

(annually)

· Patient Care/Quality Improvement

· Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers or supervises the administration of discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data

· Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination

· Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)

· Develops patient/client prognoses

· Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff

· Provides patient and family education and training

· Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others

· Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care

· Completes appropriate documentation for all patient/client encounters in accordance with hospital and professional standards

70 %

· Evidenced based practice/Committed Teams

Facilitates orderly department functioning

Participates in appropriate Rehabilitation Services and hospital meetings

Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees

Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Contributes to program development

Participates in hospital and department provided in-services and community education

Participates in development and education of colleagues and trainees

Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and neuropsychology in the hospital and community

Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues.

10%

Key Accountability

· Efficiency/effectiveness

Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

Bills for hospital facility and professional charges according to professional standards and within St. Lukes revenue cycle expectations.

10 %

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

· Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

· Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

10%

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behaviors

Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Healths values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities

Foster Unity:

· Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.

· Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.

· Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment:

· Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect

· Enthusiastically engage in our work.

· Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.

· Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence:

· Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.

· Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.

· Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities:

· Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.

· Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.

· Have the courage to challenge the status quo.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology, counseling psychology or neuropsychology

Experience:

Supervised training and experience in neuropsychology during practicum years. Completed APA approved internship. Completed postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. Previous experience working as a neuropsychologist in hospital preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

Must be Iowa Licensed Psychologist and Iowa Health Service Psychologist. Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Previous experience in acute hospital and rehabilitation setting is preferred. Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Other:



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Published: March 12, 2024, views: 4


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Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa



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