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Job Description
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Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.
Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
Position Summary
- The Neuropsychologist is responsible for provision of appropriate neuropsychological services to the patients of Orlando Health in an independent manner.
- Outpatient-no behavioral health
- Located in downtown Orlando-Orlando Health Medical Group Neuropsychology Department
- Commonly seen in our office-Epilepsy, Parkinson's, ALS, ect.
- Experience in surgical clearance and memory testing and diagnostics preferred.
- Billing experience preferred but not required.
- Full Time: M-F 8am-4:30pm
- Salary based on years of experience.
Qualifications:
Education/Training
Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology with training and education in neuropsychology.
Licensure/Certification
Licensed psychologist in the State of Florida by the Florida Department of Health • renewed bi-annually. Must meet the guidelines specified in Division 40, APA for practice in neuropsychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Experience
Requirements for licensure in psychology include Ph.D. or Psy.D., degree in psychology, clinical internship and post-doctoral fellowship.
Responsibilities:
- Services are rendered under the direct consultation request and order of a physician from within the organization or from the community.
- Neuropsychological services may include but are not limited to: evaluation, diagnosis, ordering of appropriate services, education, and provision of appropriate psychotherapeutic intervention as pertaining to a patient’s medical condition, and Cognitive Rehabilitation and/or adjustment to disability counseling as required.
- Specific functions include, but are not limited to:
- response to appropriate physician-directed consultation;
- patient assessment and intervention;
- promulgation of appropriate assessment-generated neuropsychological evaluation reports with specific direction toward diagnosis or assistance with differential diagnoses; descriptive assessment of cognitive-emotional, psychological, and behavioral strengths and weaknesses;
- Appropriate development of intervention strategies which may include individual and/or family education, Cognitive Rehabilitation and psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Evaluates and where appropriate accepts referrals from community sources to include physician, private, family, or individual, and attorney referrals for assessment in the arenas of cognitive, psychological, or behavioral impairments and/or in the establishment of competency or evaluation for disability or personal injury.
- Demonstrates the ability to appropriately and thoroughly evaluate, interpret neuropsychological and psychological results, treat and educate patients and families according to the appropriate American - - - Psychological Association and State of Florida Board of Psychology as well as Orlando Health - - Standards of Practice, Ethical Codes, and appropriate policies and procedures.
- Participates in the requisite continuing education requirements to maintain State of Florida psychological licensure of 40 credit hours per two year cycle.
- Adheres to the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and National Academy of Neuropsychology.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Maintains an appropriate environment requisite to the performance of neuropsychological duties including appropriate cleanliness, lighting, and environmental temperature regulation.
- Attention to record confidentiality to the highest of standards is expected and in accordance with the American Psychological Association.
- Demonstrates an open, honest, caring, and committed communication style with colleagues, visitors, patients, and families.
- Practices efficient use and selection of appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Performs all other duties as appropriate and assigned by his/her administrative liaison.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to the State of Florida psychological licensure, Division 40 of the American Psychological Association which is necessary to provide care appropriate to age and developmental level of patients served.
- Demonstrates knowledge and expertise requisite to level of degree and requirements of position as stated.
To apply, please visit our website: https://careers.orlandohealth.com/jobs
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