Neuropsychologist Johnson Rehab at JFKUMC and OceanUMC FT - Edison New Jersey

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison, New Jersey
Posted On: 04/20/2024

Overview
Provides direct clinical services through neuropsychological evaluation, rehabilitation, and other psychological procedures as appropriate; provides consultation to medical and therapy staff; oversees clinical patient care and provides direction to multidisciplinary team as appropriate; participates in research and continuing education; maintains professional communications and relationships; performs other clinical responsibilities within area of competence as required; performs administrative duties as assigned.

As the Leader in Providing Quality Rehabilitation Care, the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is nationally-ranked as a Top Rehabilitation Hospital in the Country by U.S. News & World Report. Our 94-bed hospital in Edison, New Jersey, offers the state's most comprehensive rehabilitation services to restore function and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.
Hackensack Meridian Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at Ocean University Medical Center is a 40-bed acute rehabilitation hospital. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care that is human-centered, accessible and affordable. We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes that matter the most to our patients with excellence as our standard. We are one of the region's premier rehabilitation hospitals, fully accredited by the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Outpatient only. No weekends, holiday or on-call. Full Time position at the (3 days) Johnson Rehabilitation Institute at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, N.J and (2) Days at JRI at OceanUMC in Brick, N.J.Must have or soon to have New Jersey Psychologist license

Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Neuropsychologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Demonstrates proficiency with appropriate range of neuropsychological assessment procedures; evaluates participants in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; ensures accuracy of administration, scoring and interpretation; interprets findings according to accepted principles' selects appropriate tests; formulates diagnostic and prognostic impressions supported by findings; exhibits knowledge of relevant diagnoses; formulates treatment recommendations based on relevant findings; provides effective clinical feedback.
• Develops treatment plans with appropriate objectives and methods; effectively implements, monitors and revises treatment objectives and methods; provides direct clinical interventions (individual and group) as appropriate; synthesizes multidisciplinary findings and provides effective direction to therapists; formulates and monitors cross-discipline goals and treatment methods; demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based interventions and their clinical application
• Maintains accurate records and documentation; submits accurate and timely billing statements and records; manages priorities effectively; participates in Performance Improvement, Utilization Review and other professional activities in accordance with goals of the department; maintains relevant NJ Licensure; demonstrates awareness and compliance with ethical issues and regulations relevant to practice
• Provides effective consultation to clinical staff based on assessment results and interpretations; provides effective consultation to referring physicians and other professionals involved in patient's care; provides effective consultation and education to patient family members and significant others
• Communicates effectively with professionals through verbal and written reports; effectively communicates evaluation findings and recommendations to patients and families; provides written evaluation and treatment reports within acceptable time frames.
• Participates in research in accordance with job requirements including: critical and systematic review of literature; formulation of research objectives and programmatic development of research; familiarity and application of methodological designs; scientific writing; establishes and maintains effective collaborative relationships to support research; publication of research findings in relevant areas; submission of grants for external funding to support individual and/or departmental research objectives.
• Strives to enhance knowledge and skills through continuing education; demonstrates familiarity with current knowledge relevant to professional practice; contributes to professional development through teaching activities (presentations, in-services)
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
  Qualifications
  Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or related field; NJ License or eligibility required; if license eligible, must be licensed within 18 months of hire
  • Minimum 2 years clinical experience in relevant area of practice, which may be satisfied through residency training
  • Proficiency in neuropsychological assessment required; other clinical skills may be required for certain positions
  • ABCN, ABPP Board Eligible Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
    • Completion of APPCN Residency.
    • Research experience. Licenses and Certifications Required:
      • N.J. Psychologist License
        
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