Clinical Neuropsychologist

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Downers Grove, IL

5d•$75 - $90

About The Position

The Clinical Neuropsychologist provides counseling, psychological assessments, evaluations, and services to patients, families, and the treatment team. The role contributes cognitive and neuropsychological feedback and input to the interdisciplinary team and participates in activities including community reintegration. Care is delivered in patients’ natural home and community environments as part of Rehab Without Walls’ neurorehabilitation program, which supports people recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA in regaining functional capabilities and independence. The Neuropsychologist assesses patient needs, establishes measurable objectives with the treatment team, provides counseling and education, and develops and monitors plans of treatment. The role also guides rehabilitation staff in carrying out treatment, documents progress, communicates changes in patient condition, and participates in case conferences and family education meetings. The position requires travel to multiple assignments or locations and involves physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting, and assisting with patient transfers.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD in Psychology, or enrollment in an accredited training program in Neuropsychology.
Professional Psychology license and/or certification as required by the state in which the psychologist practices.
Minimum of two years of post-doctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Generally, a minimum of three years of clinical experience assessing and managing traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions.
Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques is generally required.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support), First Aid, and CPR certifications.
Effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Organized and able to function under minimal supervision.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to and from multiple assignments or locations daily.
Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform extensive standing and walking.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity.
Ability to lift, position, push, and/or transfer patients, and frequently reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch.

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic formal assessments and evaluations, assess patient needs, and set measurable objectives in conjunction with the treatment team.
Provide feedback to patients, families, and the treatment team about cognitive and neuropsychological rehabilitation issues, test results, and their practical application.
Provide counseling, psychotherapy, and education to patients and families regarding adjustment and program outcomes; lead groups when applicable to the program.
Design community reintegration activities that address patients’ psychological and cognitive needs during physical activity, and help patients understand and manage their needs and limitations.
Document treatment progress and status in accordance with the Plan of Treatment and adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.
Report progress to rehabilitation staff and the patient’s family or support system; observe, document, and report changes in patient condition to the Clinical Coordinator or designee, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, provide input and effective treatment strategies, and attend case conferences and family educational meetings.
Develop, teach, and assess the plan of treatment; guide and supervise the Rehabilitation Specialist/Certified Nursing Assistant in carrying it out.
Use appropriate methods and tools in teaching and training activities, including activities associated with discharge from treatment.
Adhere to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies, HIPAA and Corporate Compliance programs, professional practice standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to and from multiple assignments or locations on a daily basis.