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Job Description
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Neuropsychologist
Waco, Texas
The Division of Neuropsychology at Scott & White Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce a full-time, senior staff neuropsychologist position in Waco, Texas. The Division of Neuropsychology is part of the Neuroscience Institute and has become a well-recognized service in the Central Texas area. Scott & White's commitment to patient care, education, and research, combined with the dedicated faculty of the institution have built a nationally-acclaimed healthcare organization that has ranked in Thomson and Reuter's listing of the Top 100 Hospitals for 8 years. Scott & White Memorial Hospital is ranked among the Top 15 Major Teaching Hospitals in the United States and provides residency training in conjunction with the Texas A & M School of Medicine. The Scott & White Neuroscience Institute was designated a Level 4 "Neuroscience Center of Excellence." Integral parts of the Neuroscience Institute include two nationally-recognized centers: the Plummer Movement Disorder Center and the comprehensive Epilepsy Center. The Division of Neuropsychology provides services to patients with diverse disorders including neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injuries, cerebrovascular accidents, brain neoplasms, as well as pre-surgical evaluations for patients with epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and chronic pain.
The successful candidate should be eligible to obtain licensure in Texas. ABPP-CN certification and/or eligibility are high desirable. The potential candidate should be proficient experience with diverse neurological disorders/settings, particularly neuropsychological evaluations in traumatic brain injury inpatient rehabilitation centers and geriatric clinics In addition; prospective candidates with research and supervision experience would be given strong consideration. The Neuropsychology program provides training for neuropsychology fellows and practicum students and has multiple opportunities for research involvement. All candidates for the position should have a doctorate in psychology and a formal two-year postdoctoral fellowship/residency in Neuropsychology. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include continuing education funds and retirement package. An academic appointment to Texas A&M University/College of Medicine will be available.
For official consideration, please apply online. You must also send a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and two work samples by email to:
Daniel Cruz-Laureano, Psy.D.
Director, Division of Neuropsychology, Scott & White Memorial Hospital
dcruz@sw.org
Additional information regarding the Neuroscience Institute may be found at:
http://www.sw.org/web/patientsAndVisitors/iwcontent/public/Neuroscience/en_us/html/Neuroscience.html
Scott & White is recognized as the largest multi-specialty practice in Texas and one of the nation's largest multi-specialty group practice systems. It employs more than 14,000 employees, 1,200 physicians and scientists, and is the primary clinical teaching facility to approximately 300 medical residents and fellows in training at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Scott and White healthcare is a collaborative health system with 12 hospitals, one additional announced facility to open in 2015, and 143 clinics at more than 65 clinic locations, providing care in 46 medical specialties for residents in Central Texas. Founded in 1897, this state of the art teaching hospital is a level 1 trauma center with 636 beds, including 70 ICU beds. It is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters.
Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest is ranked as the 5 largest employer in the region.
Waco is a small city with a big reputation in the "Heart of Texas" area. Not only is it home to the nationally renowned Baylor University, but it also has several recreational and educational sites perfect for family outings or evenings with friends. Waco is located between Dallas and Austin and would be ideal residential location to set out for a day trip but without the daily congestion of a large city.
Scott & White does not hire individuals who use tobacco or nicotine products. By applying for a job with Scott & White, you are attesting that you do not use such products and that you will remain a non-user if hired by Scott & White. Scott & White is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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