Physician / Psychologist / Washington / Permanent / Tri-Cities area - Richland, Kennewick and Pasco3 hours to Seattle or Portland2 hours to SpokaneDir Job

Tri-Cities area - Richland, Kennewick and Pasco
3 hours to Seattle or Portland
2 hours to Spokane
Direct flights from Seattle, Portland, Denver, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix/Mesa, Salt Lake City, & Minneapolis

We are looking for an analytical Neuropsychologist to be responsible for diagnosing and treating patients suffering from neuropsychological problems. The Neuropsychologist's responsibilities include assessing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating brain-based disorders, exploring different treatments and their effectiveness on diminishing brain functionality, and researching to advance our understanding of brain-based conditions that impact cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

To be successful as a Neuropsychologist, you should have a thorough understanding of neuroscience, psychology, psychopathology, and research ethics. You should be dedicated, analytical, and detail-oriented.

Neuropsychologist Responsibilities:
• Researching and experimenting to answer questions about the brain's structure and functions.
• Conducting experiments on brain functionality.
• Assessing and evaluating the symptoms of brain injuries or abnormal brain functioning, such as strokes, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia.
• Devising experimental treatments for specific brain injuries.
• Carrying out tests of mental faculties and overseeing PET scans, MRIs, and other scans.
• Assisting patients to reach their treatment goals.
• Advising and consulting on the development of pharmaceutical drugs that could affect central nervous system functions.
• Performing evaluative duties and offering expert opinions in a forensic context at legal proceedings.
• Participating in conferences and seminars to keep abreast of recent developments in the field.

Neuropsychologist Requirements:
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