What are the responsibilities and job description for the School of Medicine - Neuro/Rehabilitation Psychologist - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
School of Medicine - Neuro/Rehabilitation Psychologist - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
This position will primarily focus on adults who are admitted to Spain Rehabilitation Center for acute rehabilitation or hospital acute care services with neurologic deficits. Primary populations include stroke and acquired brain injury but also spinal cord injury (SCI), polytrauma and amputation among others. Experience with behavior management plans, brief bedside assessments and interventions related to adjustment to injury, as well as sleep and pain management preferred but not required. In addition, faculty provide clinical supervision to psychology trainees (medical/clinical psychology practicum students, Psychology predoctoral Interns and rehabilitation and neuropsychology fellows) and teach medical residents.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA/CPA approved program, and be eligible for licensure in Alabama.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with ABPP board certification or board eligible.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2545P
Open Date
12/06/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
Physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities, must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen to be hired.
