Clinical Neuropsychologist - Parkland Psychology Assessment Service - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Dallas, TX
Posted: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
UT Southwestern Medical Center ranks among the top academic medical centers in the world. Our distinguished faculty includes active Nobel Prize winners. Nearly 4,200 medical, graduate and allied health students, residents and postdoctoral fellows are trained each year. Our physicians provide care to patients at UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics, Children's Medical Center of Dallas and two other affiliated hospitals.
The Dallas area boasts a low cost of living with diverse neighborhoods and great schools. The area has world class quality of life options, with more than 175 museums and art galleries, premier performance halls, numerous parks, lakes, golf courses and seven professional sport franchises.
The UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology, is seeking an outstanding clinical neuropsychologist for an Assistant Professor position. The position is primarily clinical with opportunities to participate in research through the O'Donnell Brain institute, Texas Institute for Brain Injury and Repair (TIBIR), and the NIH/NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Center. UT Southwestern is a large, cutting edge medical system, which includes William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and Zale Lipshy University Hospital as well as Parkland Health and Hospital Systems which is a major teaching hospital and one of the largest public hospital systems in the country.
This position will be located in the Psychology Assessment Service within Parkland Health and Hospital Systems, which features a Level I Trauma Center as well as the second-largest civilian burn center in the country. Responsibilities include provision of outpatient and inpatient clinical neuropsychological assessment and consultation services, therapeutic interventions as needed, supervision of pre- and post-doctoral trainees, and participation in our overall academic mission. Primary patient populations include movement disorders, dementia, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, stroke, and epilepsy, as well as neuropsychiatric presentations and a broad range of complex medical disorders.
We are seeking a candidate who espouses a flexible approach to assessment and is experienced in working with adults with a range of neurocognitive disorders. Requirements include ABPP/CN-eligible postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology and eligibility for licensure in Texas. Preference will be given to board certified clinicians experienced with the above patient populations and to Spanish bilingual candidates.
Interested individuals should send their CV, letter of interest, and a de-identified sample report to:
Wendy K. Ringe, PhD
Chief, Psychology Service at Parkland
Division of Psychology & Department of Psychiatry
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9044
Email: [email protected]
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.