Neuropsychologist - Concussion

UPMC Central PA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Neuropsychologist specializing in Concussion Management to join a dynamic team in Central PA. This role involves evaluating and treating individuals with head injuries, focusing on concussion care. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and a post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology, with a strong emphasis on collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. The organization is committed to supporting its providers with robust onboarding, competitive compensation, and job security as it continues to grow. If you are passionate about making a difference in concussion management, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Robust onboarding programs

Tuition discounts at University of Pittsburgh

Support among peers and leadership

Job security

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an APA/CPA accredited program.
• Two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with concussions through targeted assessments.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for comprehensive care.

Skills

Concussion Management

Clinical Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Education

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

Post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

Job description

UPMC Orthopedics in Central PA has an exciting opportunity for a Neuropsychologist specializing in Concussion Management to help grow our services within the UPMC Sports Medicine team.

The Neuropsychologist provides evaluation and treatment of individuals who have sustained a head injury from a variety of mechanisms including accidents, falls, assaults, or sports. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with diverse conditions affecting the brain, with a focus on concussion/mild traumatic brain injuries.

We are proud to offer our providers:

• Robust onboarding programs, training, and follow-up to support success for new providers
• Support among peers and leadership, an open-door policy, and a team approach
• Tuition discounts at University of Pittsburgh for employees and immediate family
• Competitive compensation packages
• Job security - we’re growing!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

• Evaluate and treat patients with concussions through a targeted clinical assessment approach.
• Provide individualized concussion management treatment plans to patients and their families.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapy and sports medicine, as well as multidisciplinary across departments including neurology and psychiatry.
• Educate patients and families on a variety of topics related to concussion care.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA accredited program with an APA/CPA approved clinical psychology internship.
• Two-year formal post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Fellowship or experience in concussion management is required.
• Current/eligible licensure under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Early career neuropsychologists are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Denise Bordner, Physician Recruiter at [e-mail].