Neuropsychologist (Full time) Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab, Elkins Park, In Patient

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Essential Functions:

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

Provide neuropsychological and psychological services in the inpatient Drucker Brain Injury Center, primarily focusing on adults with traumatic or acquired brain injuries and their families.

Offer brain injury 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.

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:

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university. Specialization in Neuropsychology strongly preferred. ABPP certified or eligible preferred.

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Experience:

Licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Clinical experience with brain injury required

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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.

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At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.