Neuropsychologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive salary

20 working days PTO

10 working days of CME allowance

Psychometry support

Job summary

A leading health organization in Pittsburgh is seeking a clinical neuropsychologist to join their Department of Neurology. This position requires expertise in neuropsychological testing and interpretation across various neurological disorders. Candidates must hold a PhD or PsyD, have completed a neuropsychology fellowship, and be board-eligible or certified. The role offers competitive salary, sign-on bonus, PTO, and opportunities for research and education within a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Experience with test administration across neurological disorders.
• Strong clinical experience with adult populations (ages 18+).

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret neuropsychological tests.
• Provide behavioral interventions.
• Train neurology residents and fellows.

Skills

Neuropsychological test administration

Interpretation of neurological disorders

Behavioral intervention

Clinical experience with neurologically complex populations

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program)

Two-year neuropsychology fellowship

Board eligibility or board certification in neuropsychology

Job description

The Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC is currently seeking a clinical neuropsychologist. Candidates should have comprehensive expertise in neuropsychological test administration and interpretation across a wide range of neurological disorders. including, but not limited to, epilepsy, movement disorders, autoimmune disorders, functional neurological symptom disorders, and other neurodegenerative conditions. There are also opportunities for behavioral intervention, if desired. While this is a primary clinical position exciting research and educational opportunities are accessible.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania and are required to have a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD from an APA accredited program).
• Have completed a two-year neuropsychology fellowship (adhering to Houston Conference Guidelines);
• Be board-eligible or board certified in neuropsychology.
• Candidates with strong clinical experience with neurologically complex populations (ages 18+) are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Sign-on bonus and relocation.
• Competitive rank and base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package.
• 20 working days PTO (4 weeks).
• 10 working days of CME allowance (2 weeks).
• Psychometry support (full-time).

About The Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh & UPMC:

• The Department of Neurology has been a national leader in neurologic research, care, and training. The clinical neuropsychologist will have opportunities to work and train neurology residents and fellows, as well as neuropsychology students who are involved in clinical rotations.
• The Department is comprised of 12 divisions including cerebrovascular medicine, cognitive disorders, community network neurology, comprehensive neurology, epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, neurocritical care, neuroimmunology, neuromuscular disease, neuro-oncology, and women’s neurology. This enables the incoming neuropsychologist to have access to a wide range of populations to increase one’s depth and breadth of practice. Clinical Divisions | Department of Neurology
• The Department of Neurology has substantial research funding for clinical, basic, data science, and translational studies, as well as several training grants, including as part of the NINDS Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT).

About the Community:

• Pittsburgh is a vibrant City located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania. It offers the best of everything — an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
• The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.
• The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.