Neuropsychologist - Pediatrics

Overview

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach sets NM apart as a leader in healthcare. This position offers the opportunity to join our quest for better health care within the Northwestern Medicine system. We provide competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.

Job Description Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Neuropsychologist. This position is mostly outpatient. If a patient is admitted, there may be a need to see them and, if necessary, evaluate the patient.

• Interview patients, administer testing, and interpret and write reports.
• Supervise psychometrists (technicians) during testing.
• Conduct feedback, attend division meetings, and attend school meetings.
• Interact with patients via telehealth or in-office visits, with scheduling based on psychometrist and exam room availability.
• Communicate with clinicians and family members as appropriate.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to maintain currency of methodology and techniques.
• Document in accordance with medical records policies, ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate independent judgment and manage confidential information.
• Contribute to program development and appropriate utilization of psychological services.
• Provide in-service education and staff support to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Delnor campus in Geneva IL

Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Director of Neuropsychology.
• Evaluate neurocognitive concerns, symptoms, or signs.
• Provide consultation with physicians, other providers, therapists, and staff.
• Supervise psychometrists, students, residents, and fellows.
• Communicate with clinicians and family members as appropriate.
• Engage in professional development activities and maintain currency of methods.

Required:

• Successful completion of a doctoral degree in professional psychology (e.g., PhD, PsyD) from APA-accredited program.
• APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship and APPCN-accredited postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology, resulting in eligibility for ABPP board certification.
• Equivalent accreditations considered (e.g., Canadian Psychological Association, British Psychological Society).

Preferred:

• Pediatric neuropsychology fellowship is highly preferred.
• Board certification by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN) is preferred.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete authorization and disclosure forms. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, following all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

AI tools may be used in portions of the candidate review process; however, all employment decisions are made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.