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Job Description
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Avera Medical Group is seeking a full-time Neuropsychologist in Sioux Falls, SD
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
œ Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology required
œ 2 year post-doctorate training (or equivalent experience) in Clinical Neuropsychology
required
œ Lifespan (children through geriatric) experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
œ South Dakota Psychology License required
œ This position requires a valid driver’s license and that the employee is insurable by the
Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier.
œ Board certification or board eligible preferred.
Essential Functions of the Neuropsychologist:
œ Establish a clinical practice for the diagnosis, treatment or referral of clients/patients.
œ Assist in a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to the treatment of clients, coordinating as
appropriate with hospital departments.
œ Conduct neuropsychological assessments in accordance with accepted principles of the
South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists and the American Psychological
Association.
œ Assess progress of clients/patients and modify or extend treatment program accordingly.
œ Coordinate care of clients/patients with referring physician or agency. Document
assessments, testing, and therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
on medical records.
œ Communicate with family members/significant others in order to further the effectiveness
of client/patient treatment and progress.
œ Provide educational programs on a variety of psychological/neuropsychological topics to
hospital/community groups as requested.
œ Administer and interpret neuropsychological assessments, testing instruments, and
outcome measures.
œ Provide consultation and neuropsychological assessments for medical specialty
groups/departments including neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, physiatry, and
others.
œ Provides clinical supervision and training to psychometrists/technicians.
This position offers market competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefit and relocation
package and more.
To learn more about Avera Medical Group and this opportunity, please contact
Sarah Murphy, Physician Recruiter
Avera Medical Group
1325 S. Cliff Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone: (605) 322-1367
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