Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Psychiatry Child
Pediatric Neuropsychologist– Clinical Faculty
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center , a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites application for the position of Pediatric Neuropsychologist . The position will be based at the Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment, and Services (AARTS) Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The AARTS Center is the region’s only comprehensive, lifespan autism center and is dedicated to addressing unmet needs of individuals with neurodevelopmental differences and their families.
Position Summary
The Pediatric Neuropsychologist will be responsible for providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and consultation for children and adolescents presenting with possible neurodevelopmental differences as well as a wide range of neurological, medical, and psychological conditions (0.8 FTE). The Pediatric Neuropsychologist will also participate in clinical trials and research projects as part of collaborations with the Department of Pediatrics (0.2 FTE). This position involves active participation in multidisciplinary teams across RUMC and offers ample opportunity for clinical program development and scholarly activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive, evidence-based neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric patients (ages 0-21), with opportunities for lifespan evaluations based on experience/interest
- Provide differential diagnosis and detailed written reports with clear, practical, and individualized recommendations for intervention, school planning, and treatment.
- Consult and collaborate effectively with referring physicians, including pediatric neurologists, oncologists, psychiatrists, and surgeons, as well as with patient families and school personnel.
- Engage in teaching, training, and supervision of psychology interns, externs, and post-doctoral fellows, contributing to RUMC’s commitment to academic excellence.
- Develop and pursue clinical research interests, quality improvement projects, and other scholarly activities.
Qualifications
- Education : Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
- Training : Completion of an APA-accredited internship and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology that meets Houston Conference guidelines.
- Licensure : Current or immediately eligible for licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois.
- Experience : Demonstrated expertise in the assessment of diverse pediatric populations, including differential diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R).
Faculty Appointment
The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment at Rush University Medical Center, with rank commensurate with experience and academic background.
Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.
Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.
All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.
We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Pay Range: $111,000 - $248,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
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Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
