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Houston Methodist Hospital System Department of Neurology and Neurological Institute are recruiting a full-time adult neuropsychologist to join our vibrant interdisciplinary neuroscience group at Houston Methodist West Hospital campus. Our expanding practice is comprised of two full-time general neurologists and two neurohospitalists. Also, on the campus we have a pain management physician and two neurosurgeons.  The team continues to grow and expects to add a fifth neurologist to the group in 2025.  We work with diverse populations including stroke, TBI, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, and neurosurgical cases. The successful candidate will have the breadth of clinical experience sufficient to reach across the adult age span with an emphasis on the geriatric population.  The position requires strong clinical as well as excellent written and spoken communication skills, enabling them to effectively interface with all members of our neuroscience group.  The patient care experience is of foremost importance here at Houston Methodist. An excellent “bedside manner” is a must.  This position will be designated primarily for outpatient service delivery, but occasional inpatient consultations are required. 

 

U.S. News & World Report has named Houston Methodist Hospital the Best Hospital in Texas for 10 years in a row.  Houston Methodist is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Texas and No. 16 in the nation. We are nationally ranked in 10 specialties (including neurology/neurosurgery).

The salary is competitive and commensurate with level of experience. We offer a robust benefits package including support for professional development. 

 

Requirements

Ph.D./Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. Completion of an APA accredited predoctoral internship.Successful completion of a formal (APPCN) post- doctoral training program in neuropsychology.Board eligible or board certified.Licensed or license eligible in Texas. 

 

Houston Methodist is firmly bound to equal employment opportunities. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic information or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. Please share this announcement with colleagues and post-doctoral fellows who may be interested. 

 

About Houston Methodist West Hospital:

 

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, personalized service and innovation. The growing campus offers nearly 300 beds, 24 operating rooms and over 1400 employees, with access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery, full-spectrum heart care, state-of-the-art imaging, cancer care, labor and delivery with a level II neonatal ICU, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, outpatient rehabilitation and 24/7 emergency services.

 

Interested candidates can also send their CV, letter of intent, and two sample reports to Ms.  Aderonke T. Adeyeye, Physician Recruiter at Houston Methodist Specialty Physician & Primary Care Group, physician_recruitment@houstonmethodist.org

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PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
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HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobDisplays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principlesActively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs clinical interviews, conducts diagnostic assessments and scores neuropsychological tests and writing reports to consider all variables that may impact treatment plans and outcomes for patients.Provides feedback to patients and family members regarding treatments and interventions.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates in case conferences with referring physicians and interprofessional care coordination meetings at the request of providers, patients, families or staff.Oversees neuropsychological evaluations and assessments and helps create a standardized level of care with interprofessional health care team.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Delivers neuropsychological treatment to patients in the brain injury or neuro-cognitive program.Responsible for timely documentation and communication to all members of the interprofessional care team.Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates in business development activities to establish referral pipelines.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Helps to establish new clinical care models and treatment programs specific to brain injury or neuro-cognitive deficits.Maintains an awareness of current and changing trends, techniques, methods, and research in the field of neuropsychology and psychological therapy treatments by attending learning workshops and professional seminars, reading journals, attending in-service workshops, external conferences in area of specialty/clinical discipline, etc.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

PH.D in clinical psychology or neuropsychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical psychology programAmerican Psychological Association (APA) accredited 2 year internship program

WORK EXPERIENCE

Two years post-doctoral experience as a clinical neuropsychology fellow License/Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

PSY - Psychologist - State Licensure -- Licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) to practice in the state of Texas KSA/ Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and standards pertaining to the provision of psychological servicesAbility to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnosis and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understoodKnowledge of psychological counseling techniques, educational development test administration and interpretation, and interviewing and psychosocial/developmental assessment skills required

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area NoMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients.  As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG), these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow.  This combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care.  Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

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