Academic Neuropsychologist - Neurosurgery & Teaching

Psych Billing; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 20 days

CME support 10 days

401k match up to 10%

Job summary

The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks a full-time Neuropsychologist to provide specialized assessments for adult and geriatric neurosurgical patients, supporting candidacy evaluations and postoperative planning.

This academic position offers collaboration with neurosurgeons, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and social workers, with opportunities to teach medical students and residents and contribute to clinical research.

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).
• Track record of academic productivity and clinical excellence

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neuropsychological assessments for adult and geriatric neurosurgical patients.
• Conduct cognitive assessments, surgical candidacy evaluations, and postoperative care planning.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and social workers.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary conferences, document findings in EMR, and engage in quality improvement and research.
• Mentor and teach medical students, residents, fellows, and psychology interns in an APA/APPIC approved program.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Clinical Psychology

Adult Assessments

Research & Teaching

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

APA-accredited Internship

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology

PA Licensure Eligible

ABPP-CN Preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks a full-time Neuropsychologist to provide specialized assessments for adult and geriatric neurosurgical patients, supporting candidacy evaluations and postoperative planning.

This academic position offers collaboration with neurosurgeons, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and social workers, with opportunities to teach medical students and residents and contribute to clinical research.