Neuropsychologist (Full time) Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehab, Elkins Park, In Patient

Job Details

For over 20 years, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital has been recognized as a TBI Model System of Care program. The Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital offers cutting-edge treatment and research focused on the recovery and rehabilitation needs of individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is currently seeking a neuropsychologist to join our inpatient Drucker Brain Injury Center. This role involves conducting neuropsychological assessments and providing psychological treatment for individuals with traumatic and acquired brain injuries. The position also includes supporting families, addressing adjustment and coping challenges, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Experience in acute rehabilitation and implementing behavioral health interventions is highly desirable. Preferred candidates will have experience in educating and supporting treatment teams in the application of these strategies.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Provide neuropsychological and psychological services in the inpatient Drucker Brain Injury Center, primarily focusing on adults with traumatic or acquired brain injuries and their families.

Offer brain injury education and supportive counseling to patients and families, aiding them in coping with life-altering situations and assisting with decision-making processes.

Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, social work, and other allied health professionals. 

Assist the team in understanding the neuropsychological status of individuals and collaboratively develop treatment plans and behavior interventions.

Conduct cognitive and behavioral assessments using a variety of methods, including evidence-based assessment tools, clinical interviews and direct observation and documenting in electronic medical record.

Engage in opportunities for supervision and teaching activities, including didactics and supervision of graduate psychology trainees. 

Communicating effectively and interacting with all levels of staff, primary care providers, patients and community agencies.

Complies with hospital and Network policies regarding confidentiality. Complies with all policies related to Emergency Procedures as defined in the Environment of Care plans.  Knows personal role in event of a disaster or emergency.

Education:​

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university. Specialization in Neuropsychology strongly preferred. ABPP certified or eligible preferred.

AND

​​Experience:​

Licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Clinical experience with brain injury required

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.