OU Health - Neuropsychologist III

Korn Ferry Healthcare Careers•Oklahoma City, OK

11d

About The Position

An OU Health Neuropsychologist applies neuropsychology theories and principles to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning and may develop and administer treatment programs. This role performs assessments and provides consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for cognitive, behavioral, and emotional symptoms associated with central nervous system illnesses, injuries, and conditions. The position works collaboratively with healthcare professionals across inpatient and outpatient settings and may participate in research, teaching, and supervision.

Requirements

Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology.
Predoctoral internship meeting or exceeding INS/APA Division 40/Houston Conference guidelines for specialty training in Neuropsychology.
Two-year specialty postdoctoral residency in clinical neuropsychology consistent with INS/APA Division 40/Houston Conference guidelines for specialty training in Neuropsychology.
Five or more years of experience in the area of specialty.
Board certified or board eligible by ABPP/ABCN for board certification in clinical Neuropsychology.
Licensed or license eligible in Oklahoma by the state board of examiners of Psychology.
Knowledge of evidence-based psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation.
Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions, including finding relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and speaking.
Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.

Nice To Haves

Interest in training and supervising trainees in psychology and other disciplines.
Experience in research, program development, and/or quality improvement.

Responsibilities

Perform neuropsychological evaluations for patients with neurological or medical illnesses that may affect cognitive, behavioral, or emotional functioning.
Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals about neuropsychological assessments and resulting symptoms, and provide diagnostic, etiologic, and treatment recommendations.
Diagnose and treat central nervous system illnesses with cognitive, behavioral, or emotional sequelae.
Collaborate with neurologic, neurosurgical, psychiatric, and other healthcare professionals assessing people with central nervous system injuries or diseases.
Collaborate with providers conducting interventional diagnostic and functional assessments, including Wada testing and pre-surgical or intraoperative brain mapping.
Conduct and collaborate on interdisciplinary research involving acute brain injuries, neurodegenerative or developmental disorders, and other conditions affecting the central nervous system.
Teach, supervise, and instruct medical students, medical residents, and interns in neuropsychological assessment, neuroanatomy, functional neurology, and diseases affecting the central nervous system.
Supervise psychometrists administering and scoring standardized neuropsychological test batteries consistent with state law.
Work in interdisciplinary inpatient and outpatient settings where patients are treated or followed for diseases involving the central nervous system.
Treat cognitive, behavioral, and emotional symptoms and sequelae of central nervous system trauma, diseases, and conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.