Neuropsychologist
Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 530 NE GLEN OAK AVE, Peoria, Illinois, 61637, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/16/24
Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

OSF is looking for a Doctoral level clinical psychologist to join the Pediatric Psychologist.

  • Conduct psychological evaluations with assigned patient populations receiving care within a Level 1 Trauma Center that includes an acute care hospital, adult inpatient rehabilitation, neurological institute and OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois Heller Center for Kids with Cancer within the pediatric hematology/oncology clinic.
  • Direct and manage psychometrists assisting with evaluations with pediatric hem/onc patients.
  • Interpret psychological and psychological test data, making inferences about patient behavior and personality, and formulating treatment plans that will aid in behavioral and/or cognitive improvement, such as patient-specific compensatory strategies, health behavior change plans, or behavior management plans.
  • Provide interactive feedback with patients and patient families that considers cultural, educational, and language needs.
  • Timely completion of evaluation reports that clearly communicate results and recommendations for medical providers, outside agencies, and for patients and their families.
  • Provide follow-up care, as needed.
  • Provide consultation and liaison services within Multispecialty clinics and teams, as assigned.
  • Maintain required continuing education credits, as well as gain additional knowledge and training in specific patient populations and/or medical conditions, as needed.
  • Maintain professional standards of conduct, as required by state licensing board and by OSF Healthcare.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships within the hospital system and outside agencies.
  • Maintain professional standards of conduct, as required by state licensing board and by OSF Healthcare.

THE PERKS

  • Generous paid time off from Day One!
    • Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
    • Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
    • Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
    • CME time and dollars
  • Competitive base salary + incentives
  • Concierge relocation services
  • Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
  • Paid occurrence based malpractice

OSF Community

  • Five years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
  • OSF HealthCare has had APPs/Psychologist providing care with us for over 40 years!
  • OSF Provider Orientation to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed as a provider
  • Provider leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
  • Empowering environment to help you grow your career


Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Doctorate Psychologist must be a graduate of an approved, accredited school and be licensed to practice psychology in all of its branches in the State of Illinois.
  • A valid and current license to practice clinical psychology issued by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Pediatric psychology position:

    • Prefer candidates with experience in conducting evaluations with preschool-age through older adolescent populations within a medical setting.
    • Expertise evaluating and monitoring pediatric hematology/oncology patients is preferred.
    • Experience with developmental evaluations of infants and toddlers and/or presurgical candidacy evaluations is a plus.
    • Have completed a two-year fellowship program in Neuropsychology
    • Board Certified or eligible in Neuropsychology, or a pending application of licensure if in the probationary period of employment. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.