Pediatric Psychologist - Peoria, United States - OSF HealthCare

Description

Overview

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

OSF is looking for a Doctoral level clinical psychologist to join the Pediatric Psychologist.

• Conduct psychological and npsychological evaluations with assigned patient populations receiving care within a Level 1 Trauma Center that includes an acute care hospital, adult inpatient rehabilitation, neurological institute and children's hospital and St Jude's Affilate.
• Direct and manage psychometrists assisting with evaluations with pediatric hem/onc patients.
• Interpret psychological and psychological test data, making inferences about patient behavior and personality, and formulating treatment plans that will aid in behavioral and/or cognitive improvement, such as patient-specific compensatory strategies, health behavior change plans, or behavior management plans.
• Provide interactive feedback with patients and patient families that considers cultural, educational, and language needs.
• Timely completion of evaluation reports that clearly communicate results and recommendations for medical providers, outside agencies, and for patients and their families.
• Provide follow-up care, as needed.
• Provide consultation and liaison services within Multispecialty clinics and teams, as assigned.
• Maintain required continuing education credits, as well as gain additional knowledge and training in specific patient populations and/or medical conditions, as needed.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct, as required by state licensing board and by OSF Healthcare.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships within the hospital system and outside agencies.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct, as required by state licensing board and by OSF Healthcare.

THE PERKS

• Generous paid time off from Day One
  • Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
  • Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy
  • Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
  • CME time and dollars
• Competitive base salary + incentives
• Concierge relocation services
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence based malpractice

OSF Community

• Five years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
• OSF HealthCare has had APPs/Psychologist providing care with us for over 40 years
• OSF Provider Orientation to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed as a provider
• Provider leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
• Empowering environment to help you grow your career

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate Psychologist must be a graduate of an approved, accredited school and be licensed to practice psychology in all of its branches in the State of Illinois.
• A valid and current license to practice clinical psychology issued by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Pediatric psychology position:
  • Prefer candidates with experience in conducting evaluations with preschool-age through older adolescent populations within a medical setting.
  • Expertise evaluating and monitoring pediatric hematology/oncology patients is preferred.
  • Experience with developmental evaluations of infants and toddlers and/or presurgical candidacy evaluations is a plus.
  • Have completed a two-year fellowship program in Neuropsychology
  • Board Certified or eligible in Neuropsychology, or a pending application of licensure if in the probationary period of employment.?

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.