Neuropsychologist- Open Rank (Finance)
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician?s Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html
POSITION SUMMARY:
The department of neurosurgery is seeking a neuropsychology candidate to join our growing team. This position will:
-Provide outpatient neuropsychological care following standard guidelines.
-Works in the capacity of a licensed provider in a competent, capable, professional manner which exemplifies the current standard of care in neuropsychology.
-Assists patients and their families during their entry and passage through the services in the USF Neuropsychology Division Clinics.
- Assesses neurobehavioral care using the appropriate neuropsychological assessments following current standards of practice.
-Develops a treatment plan and communicates with family and the patientMINIMUM:
The successful candidate will be a graduate from an approved school and training program in psychology, and completed postdoctoral training in neuropsychology. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
PREFERRED:
The incumbent knows and utilizes continuous quality improvement methodologies and practices evidence-based neuropsychology
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
Preference given to candidates whom are board certified in clinical neuropsychologyThe University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .The incumbent will participate in the undergraduate medical education program including the Behavioral Medicine Course, the Neuropsychology Residency and subspecialty lectures as needed. The incumbent will teach residents in Neuropsychology. The candidate will be able to teach the fundamentals of neuropsychological evaluation in the adult and geriatric populations. The incumbent will serve as an enrichment supervisor for neuropsychology residents as well as medical students interested in neuropsychology.
The incumbent will participate and collaborate with research projects in the Department of Neurosurgery and the USF Concussion Center as well as potentially other Centers in USF Health (e.g., Byrd Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Movement Disorders, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.) that require the services of a neuropsychologist.
Provide outpatient neuropsychological care following standard guidelines. Works in the capacity of a licensed provider in a competent, capable, professional manner which exemplifies the current standard of care in neuropsychology. Assists patients and their families during their entry and passage through the services in the USF Neuropsychology Division Clinics. Assesses neurobehavioral care using the appropriate neuropsychological assessments following current standards of practice. Develops a treatment plan and communicates with family and the patient
