Pediatric Neuropsychologist at ChildServe - Johnston, Iowa

About the role

Join ChildServe, Iowa's only pediatric specialty hospital, as a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist and help shape the future of our expanding neuropsychology program. You'll collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric psychologists, mental health therapists, nurse practitioners, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, and Iowa's only board certified pediatric physiatrist to provide coordinated, family-centered care for children and young adults with developmental, neurological, learning, and behavioral concerns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough neuropsychological evaluations of children and young adults using best practice guidelines, including assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.
• Interpret assessment results and prepare clear, high-quality written reports with diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.
• Provide feedback to families in a supportive and accessible manner, helping them understand evaluation findings and next steps.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, testing reports, and other required documentation to professional standards within the required timeframe.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and care planning.
• Contribute to program development and outreach initiatives as the neuropsychology service continues to grow.
• Provide direct and consultative neuropsychological evaluations and treatments as part of the interdisciplinary team for the inpatient rehabilitation program.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed as a psychologist in Iowa.
• Board Certified in Pediatric Neuropsychology or willing to obtain.
• Two years of licensed practice experience preferred.
• Open to considering early-career pediatric neuropsychologists.
• Preferred experience: post-doctoral training in neurodevelopmental assessment, expertise in assessment of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, experience conducting neuropsychological assessments with pediatric populations, strong interpersonal skills, and interest in working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary pediatric team, commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care, ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related field from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed as a psychologist in Iowa.
• Board Certified in Pediatric Neuropsychology or willing to obtain.
• Two years of licensed practice experience preferred.
• Open to considering early-career pediatric neuropsychologists.
• Preferred experience: post-doctoral training in neurodevelopmental assessment, expertise in assessment of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, experience conducting neuropsychological assessments with pediatric populations, strong interpersonal skills, and interest in working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary pediatric team, commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care, ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary pediatric team.
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

Pay

$10,000 sign-on bonus offered to new hires.

Schedule

Predictable Monday through Friday schedule with no routine call responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).