Neuropsychologist - Concussion

Bone Joint Center East Shore - 39365; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Neuropsychologist specializing in Concussion Management to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and treat patients with concussions, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a diverse group of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and experience in concussion management. Join a growing organization committed to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment, and enjoy the benefits of working in a vibrant community with access to cultural and recreational activities.

Benefits

Robust onboarding programs

Tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh

Competitive compensation packages

Job security

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an accredited program.
• Two-year formal post-doctoral fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Concussion Management

Patient Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education and Training

Education

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology

Job description

UPMC Orthopedics in Central PA: Neuropsychologist - Concussion Management

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 various 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 the 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 departments such as neurology and psychiatry.
• Educate patients and families on 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.

About South Central Pennsylvania:

• Features both rural and suburban living with abundant sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment.
• Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg, Hersheypark, and Hershey's Chocolate World.
• Offers top-rated public and private schools, and some of Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities.
• Area school districts are ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania.
• Affordable homes with a cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 101.2 in Philadelphia.
• Ranked among Forbes.com's "America's Most Livable Cities" and in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Cities to Live" in 2017.
• Located within a 2-3 hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

About UPMC Central Pa:

UPMC Central Pa is a nationally recognized leader in high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities. Serving over 1.2 million residents annually, the system includes seven hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. It serves Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.

Contact:

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