Outpatient Neuropsychologist - Full-Time

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Outpatient Neuropsychologist will conduct outpatient comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations on individuals with physical disability due to chronic and traumatic illnesses. The Outpatient Neuropsychologist obtains patient case history and performs neuropsychological evaluations on adult patients referred from a variety of sources across the organization. In order to conduct neuropsychological testing to diagnose and formulate treatment plan, the Neuropsychologist will obtain history from medical documents, collaborate with referring physician and the rehabilitation team, conduct comprehensive evaluations independently and/or with the use of a psychometrist, and review feedback of results. The Outpatient Neuropsychologist will receive academic appointment at Northwestern Medicine – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department based on academic, research, and clinical experience.

The Outpatient Neuropsychologist will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Outpatient Neuropsychologist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Outpatient Neuropsychologist will:

• Conduct clinical assessments through structured interviews of patients, families and other relevant parties to formulate an individualized plan of treatment.

• Select, administer, interpret and report on results of neuropsychological tests to develop treatment plans, counsel patients and families regarding deficits, diagnose cognitive problems and provide recommendations for remediation.

• Work closely with neuropsychological team including psychologists/neuropsychologists, psychometrists, and advanced practicum students.

• Consult with treatment teams regarding psychological and neuropsychological factors that affect implementation of and compliance with treatment, goals and therapeutic relationships.

• Participate in Psychology Training with Doctoral-Level Advanced Practicum Students, including individual supervision, group supervision, and didactics.

• Collaborate with others in applied research in the field of rehabilitation, psychology and neuropsychology.

• Lecture and teach within the organization and at other external professional forums. 

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Perks and Benefits of Working at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

• Flexible work schedules

• No current weekend nor holiday commitments unless desired

• Committee involvement throughout the organization

• Interdisciplinary and collaborative environment

• Work with a variety of neurological and medically complex diagnoses such as TBI, non-traumatic brain injuries, stroke, locked-in syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, MS, brain oncology, FND/FMD, Guillain Barre, spinal cord injuries, organ transplants, amputation, burn, cardiac, pulmonary, bariatrics, cancers, orthopedic, and general deconditioning

• SRAlab qualifies as a non-profit (503c) organization for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Paid continuing education

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Retirement packages with immediate vesting

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Manager, Psychology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Completion of a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an accredited school of psychology and successful completion of a clinical internship and necessary postdoctoral supervised experience to obtain licensure. 

• Current eligibil