Neuropsychologist - Rehab - Roper Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

Evaluation and treatment of patients in ways consistent with patient and family goals and values, integrated with interventions of other disciplines, and reflective of contemporary standards of appropriate participation in the development and achievement of organization, programmatic, treatment team and departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. 

Essential Job Functions  

• ​Analyze and respond to psychological data to perceive behavioral and environmental stimuli with sufficient acuity and depth.  

• Accomplish timely, accurate and thorough evaluations of patients, communicating findings and recommendations that are responsive to the pertinent referral issue(s) and present clearly and concisely. 

• Performs documentation on proper forms in accordance with department policies and procedures, reflecting all patients' psychological status and personal issues that may affect goal attainment. 

• Develop, communicate, and deliver appropriate and timely and effective psychological interventions, including patient behavior management plans. 

• Collaborate effectively with others in the interdisciplinary team interventions and serve as a resource and mentor to staff. 

• Approaching the client is appropriate for client’s age group (adolescent, adult, geriatric). 

• Meet organizational and departmental responsibilities and standards in the areas of moral and ethical behavior, customer relationships, professional development, and productivity. 

• Maintains and assures a safe environment for the department.  

• Handles and operates all necessary equipment and performs required duties according to established safety standards to maintain compliance with regulations and prevent injury. 

• Other duties assigned include overseeing student training, research coordination, customer relations, professional development, and managing the Test Library as directed. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

• Current licensure in Psychology for the state of South Carolina. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. 

• Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR): http://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/LookupMain.aspx  

Education 

• Doctoral Degree from an APA-accredited program, including an APA-approved clinical internship. Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology preferred. 

Work Experience 

• 3 years’ preferred experience working in rehabilitation setting in the assessment and treatment of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with psychosocial and cognitive deficits. Experience working in an interdisciplinary or trans-disciplinary team. 

Training 

N/A 

Language 

N/A 

Patient Population  

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.  This is a Joint Commission requirement.  Also, select the age of the patient population served:  

         Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 

         Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​ 

         Neonates (0-4 weeks) 

         Infant (1-12 months) 

         Pediatrics (1-12 years) 

         Adolescents (13-17 years) 

      X   Adults (18-64 years) 

      X   Geriatrics (65 years and older) 

         Not applicable to this position 

Working Conditions  

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work 

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. 

• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. 

• General office environment. 

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. 

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. 

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * 

• May be required to use physical restraints. 

• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *  

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. 

• May have periods of constant interruptions. 

• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. 

• Prolonged periods of working alone. 

• ____ Other:                                  

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. 

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, and driving. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. 

Physical Requirements  

This section addresses the physical demands and work hazards of the associate in the role.  Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements and work hazards below.  

         Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy 

         Exposure to high pitched noises 

         Gaseous risk exposure 

         Other:                               

____ Not applicable to this position                                                                              

Skills 

• Analyzing and responding to psychological data to perceive behavioral and environmental stimuli with sufficient acuity and depth to allow analysis and response to such data in an applied psychological context.  

• Accurate and thorough evaluations of patients, communicating findings and recommendations which are responsive to the pertinent referral issue(s) and presented clearly and concisely.  

• Develop, communicate, and deliver appropriate, timely and effective psychological interventions, including patient behavior management plans.  

• Collaborate effectively with others in interdisciplinary team interventions.  

• Serve as a resource and mentor to staff.  

• Coordinate cognitive and psychosocial interventions/ programs in the rehabilitation hospital and for individual patient treatment teams.  

• Meet organizational and departmental responsibilities and standards in the areas of moral and ethical behavior, customer relationships, professional development, and productivity. 

• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information.  

• Requires a mature individual who projects themselves in a professional manner.