Join a growing practice in Central PA
Company: UPMC
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
UPMC Neurological Institute in Central PA has an exciting
opportunity in our growing neuroscience program for a
neuropsychologist. The neuropsychologist applies theories and
principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of
higher cerebral functioning, designs and implements individualized
rehabilitation strategies for patients with cognitive challenges,
and conducts neuropsychological evaluations such as assessment of
intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration,
sensory-motor function, language, learning, and memory.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The neuropsychologist will have the primary responsibility for
providing outpatient clinical assessments for adult and geriatric
populations in the UPMC Neurological Institute.
Strong internal and external referral sources.
Typical referrals include dementia, TBI, MS, etc.
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
Current/eligible licensure under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
Early career neuropsychologists are encouraged to apply
BENEFITS
Health, life, and disability insurance
Medical malpractice insurance
Defined contribution plan; 403(b) plan with employer match
Professional dues and CME allowance
About South Central Pennsylvania
Features both rural and suburban living and boasts an abundance of
sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment.
Close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and
world-famous Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World.
Offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and
some of Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities.
Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of
Pennsylvania.
With affordable homes a composite cost of living index of 99.7,
compared to 101.2 in Philadelphia it's a great place to grow a
career and family.
Listed among "America's Most Livable Cities, and ranked in U.S.
News & World Report's "Best Cities to Live in 2017, we are a two-
to three-hour drive away from New York City, Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
About UPMC in Central Pa.
UPMC in Central Pa. is a nationally recognized leader in providing
high-quality, patient-centered health care services in central
Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities.
As part of the UPMC not-for-profit system, UPMC in Central Pa.
cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing
life-saving emergency care, essential primary care, and
leading-edge diagnostic services.
UPMC in Central Pa. includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,160
licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary
facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health
professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees.
It is a health care hub serving Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York,
Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder
counties.
UPMC was named as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
for 2022 by Becker's Healthcare. For inclusion on this list,
hospitals, health systems, and health care companies must
demonstrate initiatives and commitment to promote diversity within
the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth.
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