Neuropsychologist
Company: Ability KC
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Seeking aFull-time Neuropsychologist. Are you looking to find a
purpose-driven culture with a team dedicated to making a positive
impact everyday? Ability KC is the place for you!
Ability KC, a nationally recognized comprehensive outpatient
rehabilitation facility and leader in value-based care, is pleased
to announce that we are hiring for a full-time neuropsychologist
position. The position entails neuropsychological assessment of
adults from a broad range of presenting diagnoses, including
stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurological disorders such as
dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, and Huntington's
disease. We have a strong network of referring neurologists in the
community requesting outpatient neuropsychological assessment.
Ability KC is a CARF accredited medical rehabilitation service
program which includes intensive outpatient day program though
single service outpatient medical rehabilitation, with most
frequent diagnostic categories of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord
injury, and amputation. The neuropsychologist provides brief
neuropsychological screening when working with the treatment team
to inform rehabilitation care, with comprehensive
neuropsychological assessment offered in assisting with community
integration and continuing recovery. The neuropsychologist is an
integral member of the medical rehabilitation team.
We are interested in individuals who would like to engage with
program development and rehabilitation team consultation.
Neuropsychologists are provided psychometrician support. For
interested candidates, there are additional opportunities for
research development and training/supervision of doctoral students
in area programs.
The position offers an ideal opportunity for early and midcareer
professionals seeking to expand knowledge and expertise in medical
rehabilitation. We have a departmental goal of diversifying our
clinical practice to include novel assessment paradigms and to
increase efficiency of neuropsychological assessment.
The position offers competitive salary and benefits, malpractice
insurance coverage, generous paid time off allowances with a winter
break, a yearly stipend for education, and an excellent work-life
balance. Kansas City is a wonderful place to live with excellent
schools, low cost of living, and all the amenities of a larger city
in a smaller package.
WHO WE ARE:
As a Kansas City based not-for-profit since 1947, Ability KC builds
brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities through
medical, educational, and vocational therapeutic services. The
depth, breadth, and continuum of expertise within the Ability KC
team is internationally recognized through multiple accreditations
and more importantly through the achievement of milestones by the
individuals and families served. The Ability KC mission and culture
is founded upon legacy that continues to innovate and evolve
through the connectedness of team, those served, families and
caregivers, referral and partner organizations, supporters,
volunteers, and community. Ability KC is a designated comprehensive
outpatient rehabilitation facility (CORF) since 2002, is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
since 1971 and is accredited through National Association for the
Education of Young Children.
Ability KC is a leading hub of therapeutic services supporting the
continuum of disabilities across ages. From our goal-oriented
approach in services to our longrange planning, our teams are
continually looking towards building a foundation of success for
those we serve and our organization today and into the future. As
we look ahead to the next chapter in our history, we envision a
more inclusive community that prepares individuals of all varying
abilities to fully participate and contribute to our community. We
envision communities that are more adaptable, more inclusive, and
stronger as individuals and their families' partner with Ability KC
for every transition in life.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated
against on the basis of disability.
Background and post offer drug screenings required.COVID
vaccination required with proof submitted prior to starting
employment.
Keywords: Ability KC, Kansas City , Neuropsychologist, Other , Kansas City, Kansas
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