Job Information
Dignity Health Post Doctoral Fellow -1 in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
Responsibilities
Engages in laboratory, translational, or clinical research under the direction and guidance of a faculty
member, developing skills necessary for success as an independent investigator.
As a postdoctoral fellow/resident in clinical neuropsychology this position requires accuracy in the administration and scoring of neuropsychological tests report-writing and careful interviewing of patients. In some settings it also requires rehabilitation interventions and working with families and patients to better understand the neuropsychological findings and the implications for their care. The position further requires demonstrated knowledge of brain behavior relationships as reflected in presentations made in the Residents Seminar clinical research projects and analyzing of patient records/clinical findings.
Located in Phoenix AZ this position is critical to the success of St. Josephs Hospital Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Laboratory or clinical research at the post-baccalaureate level with an interest in a faculty member's line of study required.
Ph.D., post-baccalaureate M.D. or D.Sc. degree or equivalent in a relevant field of endeavor required.
Familiar with basic computer, mathematical, scientific, reasoning, and oral and written communication skills as appropriate required.
Laboratory or clinical technical and/or interpersonal skills as appropriate required.
Preferred:
Experience writing research reports concerning own work and familiarity with a biomedical discipline preferred.
Proficient in basic computer, mathematical, scientific, reasoning, and oral and written communication skills as appropriate preferred.
Technical and/or conceptual expertise in a relevant field preferred.
Pay Range
$22.95 - $33.28 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
