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Location: Chicago, Illinois Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Work Type: Full Time
Clinical Neuropsychologist – Clinical Faculty Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of
Clinical Neuropsychologist . The
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at
Rush University Medical Center is recruiting for a tenure-track full-time faculty position in the Section of Neuropsychology. Clinical responsibilities will include provision of inpatient and outpatient neuropsychological services to a very diverse adult patient population with neurological, medical, and/or psychiatric conditions, including individuals with seizures, neurodegenerative conditions, vascular diseases, auto-immune disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, lupus, etc.), normal pressure hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, cancers, etc. Teaching responsibilities include supervision of trainees through the neuropsychology track of the APA-accredited internship program and APPCN post-doctoral fellowship program in neuropsychological assessment and intervention in addition to lectures for neuropsychology trainees and residents and fellows in other disciplines. Research and scholarly activities will be expected. For the interested candidate, opportunities to teach in the medical school may also be available. This position offers rank and salary commensurate with experience. Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree from an APA- or CPA-accredited psychology program with specialized training in neuropsychology as well as internship (APA-accredited) and a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship training in adult clinical neuropsychology. Eligible candidates must be license-eligible in the State of Illinois and ABPP Board certified or eligible in Clinical Neuropsychology. Rush Medical College received its charter in 1837, shortly before the City of Chicago received its own charter. Formal training of neuropsychologists at Rush began in the 1960s. Over 40 neuropsychologists who have trained or worked at Rush have received their diplomate in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology. The internship in clinical psychology at Rush has been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1967.
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 Oak Park Hospital, Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush University and 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 is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee and 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 and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets are available. Additional compensation may include sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. Additional compensation may include sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. Pay Range: $114,000 - $210,000 Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems. Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (
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. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs
About Rush University Medical Center
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 comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous 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, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. 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 2021-2022. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the 3,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized nine Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. T ... hese accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, are a reflection of the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. For the second consecutive year, all three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.
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