Health Psychologist - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Health Psychologist - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Job Description
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic and St. Lukes Hospital are actively recruiting for a Health Psychologist to join our PMR team in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy along with our one team approach ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health you matter.
UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the areas clinics are improving outcomes lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.
UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids serves a seven-county area surrounding Cedar Rapids. St. Lukes Hospital is the only hospital in Cedar Rapids designated as a Top 50 Heart Hospital six times has been named a top 50 Hospital in the Nation by Healthgrades named one of the nations 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health eight times and also has been honored six times as Beckers Hospital Review 100 Great Hospitals in America. St. Lukes is also a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.
The St. Lukes Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department places a high priority on patient and family satisfaction. Our outcomes compare favorably to regional and national rehabilitation hospitals because we listen to your concerns and suggestions for improvement.
The team provides full spectrum rehab and psychological care for patients including acute inpatient rehab and a multitude of outpatient services.
- Established team of two neuropsychologists and a psychometrist
- An additional independent health psychologist that works part-time on IRU and with a small outpatient practice.
- Opportunity to work as part of an integrated interdisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation unit that is well-established and has a strong reputation in the region and across the state.
- Full-time position including dedicated administrative time with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
- No Nights Weekends Holidays or Call requirements
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
Responsibilities
- Work in inpatient rehabilitation setting on an interdisciplinary team.
- The health psychologists support IRU patients by conducting assessments for all rehab admissions and ongoing treatment and support of patients as needed. It is key aspect of the rehab service line to help patients realize their full potential for recovery and to prepare the patient for the next step in their rehab journey.
- Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
- Partner closely with other care providers including rehab physicians hospitalists primary care therapists and social work.
- Patient-focused friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) analytical and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- PHD
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Specialty
- Experience preferred
- Hold an unrestricted license in the state of Iowa
- Eligible to work in the United States
We offer
- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- Attractive incentive package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Generous time off and CME allowance malpractice insurance retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
- A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role race gender religion or sexual orientation.
- Support anddevelopment opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Community Details
Cedar Rapids
Vibrant unique and industrious Cedar Rapids is one of Iowas centers of excellence for arts and culture and an economic hub of the states Eastern region. As the second-largest city in the state The City of Five Seasons offers its residents a wide variety of amenities attractions and career opportunities on par with its nearby out-of-state counterparts (Chicago St. Louis and Minneapolis) without the high cost of living hustle and bustle. Learn more about Cedar Rapids and why it offers one of the best places to live work and play in the Midwest.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
