Neuropsychology Psychology Job with Veterans Health Administration in Charleston, SC

Job Description

Are you a clinical neuropsychologist interested in working with our Veterans? This individual will conduct neuropsychological and psychological evaluations primarily of outpatients, particularly those with complex presentations. Qualified candidates interested in additional scope may take advantage of opportunities to provide cognitive rehabilitation, or other interventions. This individual will provide consultations to our team of professionals concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients. Our goal is to provide patient-centered and integrated care to our veteran population.

Located in historic downtown Charleston, SC, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is a tertiary care teaching hospital providing the highest-level quality for more than 75,000 Veterans along the South Carolina and Georgia coast. The Ralph H. Johnson VA is rated is the second-fastest growing VA in the U.S. for percentage patient growth. For the past three years, the Charleston VA has been rated a 5-Star medical center for quality & efficiency, the highest possible rating according to VA’s Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning Value (SAIL) model. The 152-bed hospital includes six outpatient clinics, a 20-bed nursing home, women’s health, & the full range of inpatient and outpatient care including Medical and Surgical Intensive Care. The VA provides more than 934,000 outpatient visits & approximately 4,300 inpatient stays annually.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved.

EDRP Authorized: You may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000).

Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting