PHD/PsyD - Neuropsychologist

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center seeks a full-time Neuropsychologist to provide specialized cognitive assessment and consultation for adult and geriatric neurosurgical patients in Hershey, PA. You will collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, rehab specialists, and social workers to inform surgical planning and follow-up care.

The role emphasizes academic appointment commensurate with experience, research involvement, and teaching medical students, residents, and interns within an

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Neuropsychology.
• Completion of an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania.
• Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP-CN preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized Neuropsychological assessment and consultation for adult and geriatric patients undergoing neurosurgical evaluation and treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and inform surgical planning with cognitive findings.
• Document findings and recommendations in electronic medical records; contribute to quality improvement and clinical research.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Neuropsychology

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Academic research

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology)

APA-accredited internship

Postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology

Licensed or license-eligible in PA

ABPP-CN certification preferred

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey. Work Type: Full Time. FTE: 1.0. Shift: Day. Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes. Hours: 9-5.

The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full-time dedicated Neuropsychologist to join our multidisciplinary Neurosurgery team in Hershey, PA. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide specialized neuropsychological assessment and consultation for adult and geriatric patients undergoing neurosurgical evaluation and treatment. This role is integral to optimizing patient outcomes through cognitive assessment, surgical candidacy evaluations, and post-operative care planning and follow-up.

The Penn State Department of Neurosurgery consists of seven clinical divisions covering all the major subspecialty areas of neurosurgery and is the only academic neurosurgical practice in South Central PA.

This is a full-time position with an academic appointment to Penn State University commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, a desire to pursue cutting-edge research, and a passion for education. The ability to work collaboratively is essential.

Position Highlights

• This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations and conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for patients with brain tumors, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, movement disorders, and other neurosurgical conditions
• In this position the candidate will collaborate with other neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and social workers to inform surgical planning and post-operative care and provide cognitive and emotional support for patients and families navigating complex diagnoses and treatment decisions.
• This role includes participation in multidisciplinary case conferences and contributions to clinical decision-making, documenting findings and recommendations in electronic medical records with clarity and timeliness, engaging in quality improvement initiatives and contributing to clinical research as appropriate.
• As an academic center and teaching hospital, there will be many opportunities to mentor and teach medical students, neurosurgery residents and fellows, as well as Psychology Interns in our APA and APPIC approved program, and Neuropsychology Fellows.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary - guaranteed base salary and potential for both productivity and academic bonus opportunities.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and malpractice insurance
• 20 days of vacation
• 10 days of CME, with financial support for CME activities
• 401k match up to 10%

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Neuropsychology.
• Completion of an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology internship and completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology.
• Licensed or license-eligible as a clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania.
• Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Neuropsychology (ABPP-CN preferred).
• A track record of academic productivity and clinical excellence

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.

State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.