Part Time Pediatric Neuropsychologist for Top Ranked Pediatric Hospital in the US

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist to enhance children's behavioral health through evidence-based care. In this role, you'll conduct neuropsychological evaluations and develop tailored intervention plans, contributing to the well-being of children facing cognitive challenges. Join a top-ranked children's hospital dedicated to improving lives and advancing pediatric healthcare through research and specialized services. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with BJC Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Doctorate in psychology required with pediatric experience.
• Completion of pediatric neuropsychology fellowship or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform neuropsychological evaluations and develop intervention plans.
• Maintain compliance targets for chart and report turnaround.

Skills

Neuropsychological Evaluations

Educational Intervention Plans

Research Dissemination

Clinical Psychology

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join the team.

Our mission is to improve children’s behavioral health and quality of life through evidence-based care. We offer three types of clinical care for children, adolescents, and their families. Our faculty members are also involved in research and training activities to advance the quality of children’s health care.

Our pediatric neuropsychology services focus on assessing and treating cognitive problems (e.g., learning, memory, reasoning, language, and attention problems) associated with medical conditions impacting the central nervous system. Specialty areas include epilepsy, neuro-oncology, traumatic brain injury/concussion, hematology, childhood stroke, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, solid organ transplant, congenital heart disease, and genetic syndromes. Research endeavors of our neuropsychologists have focused on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral features associated with various medical conditions and treatments.

Requirements

• Doctorate in psychology
• Internship in clinical psychology or neuropsychology with pediatric experience
• Completion of pediatric neuropsychology Fellowship or equivalent experience or training
• License eligible in Missouri

For questions and further details, please reach out to Amy Taylor at [e-mail]

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs neuropsychological evaluations, developing an educational, behavioral, and/or emotional intervention plan based on findings.

Responsibilities

• Performs neuropsychological evaluations.
• Develops educational or intervention plans based on findings.
• Maintains designated targets for chart compliance and report turnaround times.
• Conducts and disseminates research in the field of expertise.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate in Psychology

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Psychologist license

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC, we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day after hire.
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC.
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available from the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

For more information, visit http://www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer.