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 dedicated Pediatric Neuropsychologist to enhance children's behavioral health through evidence-based care. This role involves performing neuropsychological evaluations and developing tailored intervention plans for cognitive issues linked to medical conditions. Join a top-ranked children's hospital that has been committed to improving children's health since 1879, providing comprehensive care across numerous specialties. This position offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research while making a significant impact on the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance paid for by BJC

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Certified Pediatric Psychologist with a Doctorate in Psychology required.
• Experience in neuropsychological evaluations and intervention planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform neuropsychological evaluations and develop intervention plans.
• Conduct research in the field of pediatric neuropsychology.

Skills

Neuropsychological Evaluations

Intervention Planning

Research Skills

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship

Pediatric Psychology Internship

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

• Must be a Certified Pediatric Psychologist
• Must have a Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship
• Must have completed a Pediatric Psychology Internship

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.

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.

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 plan based on findings.
• Maintains designated targets for chart compliance and report turn around times.
• Conducts and disseminates research in field of expertise.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate in Psychology

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Psychologist

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

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

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

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer