Clinical Neuropsychologist

WakeMed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist to join their collegial Neuropsychology Department. This role involves working with diverse patient populations, including those recovering from strokes and brain injuries. The successful candidate will engage in both assessments and interventions, contributing to a supportive team environment without weekend or on-call duties. If you have a passion for improving patient outcomes and possess the necessary clinical skills, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• Specialty training in rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychological assessment.
• Experience with medical center/hospital and interdisciplinary treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary team and provide direct patient care.
• Conduct health and behavior assessments and consultations.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessment

Rehabilitation psychology

Interdisciplinary team participation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

Overview

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC is taking applications for a full-time clinical Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist. This provider will work with patients across the Rehab Division at WakeMed Raleigh Campus, which includes inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient neuro intensive rehab. Primary responsibilities include active interdisciplinary team participation and direct patient care, including health and behavior assessment with medical patients, consultations with staff, education, and interventions as needed. The successful applicant will have specialty training in both rehabilitation psychology and neuropsychological assessment and have medical center/hospital and/or interdisciplinary treatment team experience. An applicant with lifespan skills would be given greater consideration but this is not a requirement. This person would be credentialed though the hospital’s Medical Staff Services as an independent provider of services.

WakeMed’s Neuropsychology Department currently has 7 Neuropsychologists. The duties of the Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist would split time between primary rehab psych assessment and intervention as well as comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. Primary populations served at WakeMed include stroke, amputee, brain injury, spinal cord injury, mild cognitive impairment, dementia and more. In addition to inpatient services, we also have a thriving outpatient practice specializing in evaluation of neurologically involved patients with primary referral sources from PM&R, Neurology, and PCP’s.

The work environment within the Neuropsychology Department at WakeMed is collegial with a very reasonable workload expectation. No weekends or call. We are looking for someone who in addition to having the required training and clinical skills, has the ability to be a team player and who has excellent interpersonal skills.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized private, not-for-profit health care system in Raleigh, NC. See www.wakemed.org for more information about the organization.

Contact Dr. Laurie Leach at [e-mail] for more details or questions.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Psychologist And Clinical Psychologist with Supervision Privileges Required
Education

Doctorate Psychology Required
Experience

Clinical - Clinical Neuropsychology Required - And 1 Year Clinical - Related Area PreferredLicensed Psychologist And Clinical Psychologist with Supervision Privileges Required