Sobre este puesto de Lead Neuropsychologist, Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology en Advocate Health
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$62.15 - $93.25Essential Functions
- Serves as liaison to the department of medical education and research at CR and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to align service, teaching and research initiatives.
- Performs neuropsychological evaluations, appropriate to each patient, which focuses primarily upon the organic aspects of brain function, but which also takes into account other etiological factors which may affect patient's functional abilities.
- Utilizes Psychometrists for the administration and scoring of tests as appropriate, and insures the accuracy of their administration and scoring through the review and supervision of those.
- Provides psychotherapy, counseling (individual, family, group), education, cognitive retraining, behavior management, and/or crisis intervention as appropriate to treat problem areas identified in the assessment process.
- Develops and documents appropriate treatment plans according to departmental guidelines, and discusses these with the patient and/or representative to ensure they participate in the development of the plan and consent to treatments.
- Trains professional team members involved in the care of the patient with regard to appropriate observational methods and behavior management techniques, and appropriate supportive roles in the patient's neuropsychological treatment.
- Provides evaluation and advice regarding the diagnosis and management of patients, based upon privileges granted.
- Provides information, reports, and education to outside professionals, agencies, schools, workplaces, etc. as appropriate and after proper release of information has been executed.
- Provides education to patients, families, team members and others in the community regarding the neuropsychological and rehabilitation aspects of injury, illness, and recovery, and fosters community understanding and acceptance of individuals with disabilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced patient care office setting. Vision and hearing (corrected) sufficiently acute for accurate behavioral observation in assessment and interpretation of behaviors of patient population served. Ability to lift and carry up to twenty pounds. Ability to push patients in a wheelchair . Ability to sit, stand, bend, and transfer patients.
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Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
