Neuropsychologist - Neuropsychology
Apply NowCompany: Valley Childrens Hospital
Location: Madera, CA 93638
Description:
This position is licensed or licensed eligible to practice in the Stateof California, accountable for providing general and specializedneuropsychological services to patients and families, including assessment ofthe relationship between brain function and behavior in collaboration with thehealthcare team and others in the community. Clinical responsibilities includeprimarily outpatient neuropsychological evaluations of infants, children,adolescents to young adults with known or suspected CNS, PNS dysfunctionaffecting cognitive, neurological, motor or sensory functioning, who have avariety of medical conditions affecting the brain, with a potential for somecross-coverage with our inpatient specialists on the various hospital units.Familiarity with the following populations is preferred: Traumatic BrainInjury/Acquired Brain Pathology, Neurosurgery, Epilepsy, Oncology,Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery, ECMO or history of ICU hospitalization,Respiratory Compromise, Infections of the Brain, Neurovascular Disorders, andother medical conditions that may affect brain functioning. This clinicalposition may also be responsible for assessment of neurodevelopmentalconditions including, but not restricted to ADHD, Learning Disorders,Developmental Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, genetic conditions, etc.,as part of our neurodevelopmental program. Familiarity with neuroimaging ispreferred but not required. The successful applicant should be comfortablecollaborating with members or our neuropsychology/neurodevelopmental team, inaddition to specialists from other programs within our Neuroscience division(Neurosurgery, Neurology), in addition to other Valley Children's Healthcareprograms and divisions. Clinical instruction opportunities exist. Limited teachingand research opportunities are available with our medical residents and medicalstudents who are affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine,although this position is primarily clinical.
ABOUT VALLEY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Based in Madera, CA, and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one ofthe best children's hospitals in the country inseven pediatric specialties, Valley Children's has been open for 70years. It has grown from a 42-bed hospital to one of thelargest pediatric healthcare networks in the Country. With hospitalsand clinics located from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo, you are sure to find anopportunity that fits your lifestyle. Valley Children's maintains a family-likeatmosphere to more than 3,000 employees and recognizes that employees play animportant role in the success of the entire organization, so employees andtheir families are rewarded with robust benefits.
Valley Children's is proud to have dedicated staff committed to thehighest quality of pediatric care. From the moment you enter thedoors, you will feel at home. Valley Children's staff have a strong presence inthe community and tremendous pride for the care they deliver. Many ValleyChildren's employees have been with the organization for over 10 years whileothers more than 30 years and they continue to grow their career throughsupported professional growth and development.
Valley Children's main campus sits in the heart of one of the most beautifulstates in the nation, just a short drive from three national parks, less than30 minutes from mountainous foothills and an hour from beautiful mountainlakes, and driving distance from your choice of California coastline beaches.No matter your interest, you will have many opportunities for recreation, arts,entertainment, and more. Take a virtual tour of our hospitaland apply online at: www.valleychildrens.org.
Position Details
Status: Full Time, Exempt
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hrs)
Shift: Day
Shift Length: 8
Pay Range: 58.40 - 88.05
Location: 9300 Valley Children's Pl, Madera, CA 93636 USA
About Us:
Our specialists in the Neuropsychology Department at Valley Children's provide consultation and evaluation services for children and young adults with known or suspected dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS: brain and spinal cord). Our doctors specialize in the assessment of brain and spinal cord functioning and disruption in relation to the patient's abilities involving cognition (thinking and information processing), motor and sensory abilities, adaptive functioning, in addition to general behavior and emotional status. The Department of Neuropsychology provides services primarily for inpatient programs. Priority is given to inpatients and outpatient follow-up appointments for previous inpatients. There are limited resources for new outpatient consultations.
Valley Children's Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California's only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children's delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children's hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
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Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
ABOUT VALLEY CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Based in Madera, CA, and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one ofthe best children's hospitals in the country inseven pediatric specialties, Valley Children's has been open for 70years. It has grown from a 42-bed hospital to one of thelargest pediatric healthcare networks in the Country. With hospitalsand clinics located from Sacramento to San Luis Obispo, you are sure to find anopportunity that fits your lifestyle. Valley Children's maintains a family-likeatmosphere to more than 3,000 employees and recognizes that employees play animportant role in the success of the entire organization, so employees andtheir families are rewarded with robust benefits.
Valley Children's is proud to have dedicated staff committed to thehighest quality of pediatric care. From the moment you enter thedoors, you will feel at home. Valley Children's staff have a strong presence inthe community and tremendous pride for the care they deliver. Many ValleyChildren's employees have been with the organization for over 10 years whileothers more than 30 years and they continue to grow their career throughsupported professional growth and development.
Valley Children's main campus sits in the heart of one of the most beautifulstates in the nation, just a short drive from three national parks, less than30 minutes from mountainous foothills and an hour from beautiful mountainlakes, and driving distance from your choice of California coastline beaches.No matter your interest, you will have many opportunities for recreation, arts,entertainment, and more. Take a virtual tour of our hospitaland apply online at: www.valleychildrens.org.
Position Details
Status: Full Time, Exempt
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hrs)
Shift: Day
Shift Length: 8
Pay Range: 58.40 - 88.05
Location: 9300 Valley Children's Pl, Madera, CA 93636 USA
About Us:
Our specialists in the Neuropsychology Department at Valley Children's provide consultation and evaluation services for children and young adults with known or suspected dysfunction of the central nervous system (CNS: brain and spinal cord). Our doctors specialize in the assessment of brain and spinal cord functioning and disruption in relation to the patient's abilities involving cognition (thinking and information processing), motor and sensory abilities, adaptive functioning, in addition to general behavior and emotional status. The Department of Neuropsychology provides services primarily for inpatient programs. Priority is given to inpatients and outpatient follow-up appointments for previous inpatients. There are limited resources for new outpatient consultations.
Valley Children's Healthcare - one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation - provides Central California's only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children's delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children's hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum five (5) years postdoctoral experience in clinical neuropsychology with an emphasis on pediatric practice required
- Bilingual skills preferred
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate in Psychology from an accredited institution, with specialization or postdoctoral fellowship/internship in neuropsychology required
- Psychologist license or license eligible required
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Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.