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UnityPoint Health Psychologist-Physical Medicine and Rehab in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The health psychologist is responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic intervention for individuals with behavioral and psychological concerns related to medical rehabilitation and/or health-related conditions. The psychologist practices within the scope of the profession of psychology for adult and pediatric patients. In addition, the psychologist is expected to contribute to department functioning and support the mission and objectives of the hospital.
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Patient Care/Quality Improvement
Routinely manages complex patients
Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers or supervises the administration of discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data
Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination
Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)
Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)
Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff
Provides empirically supported psychotherapy and other therapeutic interventions based on patient needs and goals of care.
Provides patient and family education and training
Completes required patient care documentation and communication
Formulates and implements patients’ discharge plans in collaboration with others
Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
Completes appropriate documentation for all patient/client encounters in accordance with hospital and professional standards.
Evidenced Based Practice/Professional Development
Participates in appropriate Rehabilitation Services and hospital meetings
Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees
Participates in Performance Improvement activities
Contributes to program development
Participates in hospital and department provided in-services and community education
Participates in development and education of colleagues and trainees
Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation/health psychology in the hospital and community
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues
Effectiveness/Efficiencies
Submits charges for facility and professional fees according to professional and hospital standards
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment
PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology
Supervised training and experience in health psychology and/or rehabilitation psychology during practicum years.
Completed APA approved internship.
Completed postdoctoral fellowship.
Previous experience working in hospital preferred.
Must be Iowa Licensed Psychologist and Iowa Health Service Psychologist.
Previous experience in acute hospital and rehabilitation setting is preferred.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Requisition ID: 2023-128722
Street: 1026 A Ave NE
Name: 1010 UnityPoint Health CR St Lukes Hospital
Name: Psychology - Neuro - Provider
FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift: Days
External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org