Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Neuropsychologist to join our team at Intermountain Health. As a Neuropsychologist, you will provide patient assessments and diagnostic services related to cognitive, psychological, and other behavioural challenges. You will perform neuropsychological evaluations, collaboratively develop care plans, and execute interventions for individuals with traumatic brain injury, stroke, neurodegenerative syndromes, epilepsy, brain tumours, somatoform and other neurological/mental health conditions, and developmental disorders.
Essential Functions
- Provide evaluation or neuropsychological testing and develop treatment for patients and/or families with cognitive and/or behavioural impairment.
- Consult with the multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans, behaviour plans, and discharge plans.
- Participate in providing education opportunities for colleagues, patients, families, and community members.
- Engage in research opportunities as interest, skills, and time constraints allow.
- Comply with federal, state, local, and clinical program/facility standards.
- Provide appropriate supervision of psychometricians or trainees, if applicable.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or PsyD) in Psychology or Neuropsychology from an accredited institution.
- Current license as a psychologist in the state(s) in which patient care is delivered.
- Clinical education and training focused on diagnostic neuropsychological assessment.
- Board Certified in Neuropsychology or equivalent training/experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Membership in the National Academy of Neuropsychologists, International Neuropsychology Society, or American Psychological Association, Division 40 and/or Division 22.
- Completion of post-doctoral internship or fellowship in a setting focused on patients with neurological or medical conditions.
- Experience with capacity evaluations to determine under what circumstances patients can participate in decision-making.
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need for employee to see and assess various nonverbal cues used in patient diagnosis/assessment.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
Salary: $57.33 - $88.47 per hour