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Job Description
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Neuropsychologist
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Hours: Full-time Mon-Fri, no weekends, no call, and no holidays.
(Potential for four 10-hour days for candidates interested.)
The Neuroscience Institute (NSI) of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a full-time Neuropsychologist to join its LGHP Neuropsychology practice.
JOB SUMMARY:
This provider will be responsible primarily for conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessments through its adult outpatient and interdisciplinary LGHP Alzheimer's and Memory Care teams.
Penn Medicine LGHP Neuropsychology has a robust clinical training program. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, the Neuropsychologist will be intricately involved in the training program, encompassing the team's APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral neuropsychology fellowship programs.
Staff Neuropsychologists at Penn Medicine LGHP Neuropsychology assess an array of presenting complaints with referrals originating predominantly from NSI neurology, primary care, and neurosurgery. Standard evaluations are related to dementia care, movement disorders (i.e, DBS evaluations), TBI/post-concussion syndrome management, and neuro-oncology/pre-surgical planning (e.g., fMRI mapping, NPH), among others. Neuropsychologists are responsible for conducting initial interviews, test selection, interpretation of results/report generation, feedback sessions, interdisciplinary collaboration, supervision of trainees/residents, and are expected to be involved in quality improvement and program development within the Penn Medicine LGHP Neuropsychology and LGHP Alzheimer's and Memory Care practices. Of note, employed psychometricians are utilized for test administration.
The position setting is primarily outpatient, but consultation services are requested at the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital and Lancaster General Hospital on an occasional basis.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Pennsylvania licensure as a psychologist
- Board Certification or Board Eligible in clinical neuropsychology with ABPP or ABN in accordance with the Houston Conference Guidelines.
- Minimum one year experience as a Neuropsychologist is preferred
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are an inclusive team and believe that diversity of thought and background greatly strengthens who we are and optimizes our care of the community we serve. To that end, we developed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Clinical Excellence Committee at Penn Medicine LGHP Neuropsychology to inform our inner workings and optimize our culturally-informed patient care. Aligned with these efforts, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply to join our team.
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Deferred Savings and Retirement Programs with generous employer match and annual contribution
- Healthcare coverage and multiple plan options to meet individual and family needs
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for further pre-tax savings
- Employer paid Professional Liability Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance benefits
- Annual CME payout with time off.
Interested, qualified candidates should email: LGH.PhysicianApply@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
ABOUT US:
Lancaster General Health has been recognized with magnet certification for the 5th time in 2021. We received the distinguished Foster G. McGaw Award in 2018 for commitment to efforts to support our community's health and well-being. LGH is ranked the fourth best hospital in Pennsylvania in the 2021-2022 U.S. News and World Reports Best Hospitals Ranking.
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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