Academic Neuropsychologist — Neurosurgery & Research Mentor

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center seeks a full-time Neuropsychologist to provide specialized cognitive assessment and consultation for adult and geriatric neurosurgical patients in Hershey, PA. You will collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, rehab specialists, and social workers to inform surgical planning and follow-up care.

The role emphasizes academic appointment commensurate with experience, research involvement, and teaching medical students, residents, and interns within an

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Neuropsychology.
• Completion of an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania.
• Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP-CN preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized Neuropsychological assessment and consultation for adult and geriatric patients undergoing neurosurgical evaluation and treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and inform surgical planning with cognitive findings.
• Document findings and recommendations in electronic medical records; contribute to quality improvement and clinical research.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Neuropsychology

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Academic research

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology)

APA-accredited internship

Postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology

Licensed or license-eligible in PA

ABPP-CN certification preferred

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center seeks a full-time Neuropsychologist to provide specialized cognitive assessment and consultation for adult and geriatric neurosurgical patients in Hershey, PA. You will collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, rehab specialists, and social workers to inform surgical planning and follow-up care.

The role emphasizes academic appointment commensurate with experience, research involvement, and teaching medical students, residents, and interns within an