Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC)
Mendrisio
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Neuropsychologist (50%)
- 18 February 2026
- 50%
- Permanent position
- Mendrisio
Job summary
EOC is a multi-site hospital in Ticino with 1,000 beds. Join a dynamic team that values human connection and quality care.
Tasks
- Manage neuropsychological tests for patients with cognitive decline.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance geriatric services.
- Contribute to a growing project with future career development opportunities.
Skills
- Degree and experience in neuropsychology; must be licensed in Ticino.
- Fluency in Italian; other languages are a plus.
- Strong computer skills and flexibility in work locations.
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About the job
The EOC, the multi-site hospital of Ticino, is present with its institutes throughout the entire cantonal territory for a total of 1,000 beds. The organization effectively combines a local approach with an overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and local hospital offer, regardless of where the services are requested.
Thanks to the commitment and competence of over 6,500 collaborators and their attention to human relationships, the EOC ensures quality healthcare by caring for over 41,000 inpatients annually and providing over 600,000 outpatient consultations.
To complete our team of the Geriatrics Service at the Regional Hospital of Mendrisio, we are looking for a
Neuropsychologist (50%)
Profile:
The person we are looking for has training and proven experience in neuropsychology, is able to independently manage the execution, discussion, and reporting of in-depth neuropsychological tests in patients with cognitive decline.
The employment contract currently offered is fixed-term with a future prospect of integration for possible strengthening of the EOC Geriatrics Service across several workplaces. The experience represents an opportunity for growth and development within a dynamic and expanding context.
If you wish to contribute to a developing project with potential evolutions, send your application to be part of our team.
Necessary requirements:
- Authorization to practice freely as a psychologist in the healthcare field issued by the Health Office of Canton Ticino.
- Experience in clinical and general test evaluation of patients with neuropsychiatric and behavioral disorders in the context of neurodegenerative diseases (especially degenerative dementias and other etiologies).
- Experience and interest in the geriatric-gerontological area.
- Strong aptitude for individual work and within a multidisciplinary team context.
- Native Italian speaker (or excellent spoken and written knowledge); knowledge of other national languages and English will be considered a plus.
- Good knowledge of computer tools.
- Availability and flexibility to work at different EOC locations.
Start date:
Applications, complete with curriculum vitae, cover letter, copies of study and work certificates, must be received by 16.03.2026 only in electronic format (https://www.eoc.ch/lavoro.html).
Applications sent by mail or email, as well as those that do not meet the requirements, will not be considered.
Further information can be requested from Dr. med. Fabiano Meroni, Deputy Head of the Geriatrics Service at the Regional Hospital of Mendrisio, phone +41 91 811 32 36.
