Physician - Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - Pediatric Neuropsychologist - RUMC;

Job Description

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Psychiatry Child

Pediatric Neuropsychologist– Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center
, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites application for the position of Pediatric Neuropsychologist
.

The Pediatric Neuropsychologist will be responsible for providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, and consultation for children and adolescents presenting with a wide range of neurological, developmental, medical, and psychological conditions. This position involves active participation in multidisciplinary teams across RUMC and offers ample opportunity for clinical program development and scholarly activity.

• Conduct comprehensive, evidence-based neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric patients (ages 0-21).
• Provide differential diagnosis and detailed written reports with clear, practical, and individualized recommendations for intervention, school planning, and treatment.
• Consult and collaborate effectively with referring physicians, including pediatric neurologists, oncologists, psychiatrists, and surgeons, as well as with patient families and school personnel.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics (e.g., Epilepsy, Concussion, Brain Tumor, Developmental Disabilities).
• Engage in teaching, training, and supervision of psychology interns, externs, and post-doctoral fellows, contributing to RUMC’s commitment to academic excellence.
• Develop and pursue clinical research interests, quality improvement projects, and other scholarly activities.

• Education:
  
  Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D.) in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Training:
  Completion of an APA-accredited internship and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology that meets Houston Conference guidelines.
• Certification:
  Board Certification or Active pursuit of Board Certification (within two years of hire) by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Licensure:
  Current or immediately eligible for licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois.
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrated expertise in the assessment of diverse pediatric populations.

The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment at Rush University Medical Center, with rank commensurate with experience and academic background.

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for .

This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality…