Clinical Neuropsychologist - Pediatrics

Job Description

Clinical Neuropsychologist - Pediatrics

Job ID : R134712

Shift : 1st

Full / Part Time : Full_time

Pay Range : $62.15 - $93.25

Location :

Advocate Children's Hospital - Park Ridge - 1675 Dempster St

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hours Per Week : 40

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

M-F, provider creates schedule. Some hybrid flexibility for initial diagnostic visits and feedback sessions are allowed. The Neuropsychologist in this role will support inpatient and outpatient needs for Advocate Children's Hospital.

Position Summary :

Major Responsibilities :

1)Administers and interprets appropriate diagnostic instruments including patient and family interviews and neuropsychological tests to determine a patient's level of cognitive, psychological, emotional and behavioral functioning, including their adjustment to injury / illness. Recommends appropriate treatment plan and documents according to established department procedures and hospital policies.

1)Provides programmatic support to referring pediatric clinical programs, including but not limited to Sports Medicine / Concussion, Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center, Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Pediatrics.

1)Provides health care providers (i.e. psychologists, physicians, residents, nurses, therapists, social workers, aids) with education regarding neuropsychological factors in illness, treatment, and recovery from illness as well as approach to and management of patient and families.

1)Provides clinical services in a professional and customer friendly manner.

1)Attends and actively participates in Division Training Activities if involved in Psychology student training.

Licensure :

Education / Experience Required :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties