What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty - Adult Rehab Psychologist/Neuropsychologist position at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine?
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time faculty adult or lifespan rehabilitation psychologist or neuropsychologist to join our growing division.
We are seeking a candidate who has an interest in neurorehabilitation with a focus on brain and spinal cord injury to work as part of our inpatient interdisciplinary team and outpatient psychotherapy service at UPMC Mercy in the Division of Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology. Duties would include completing assessments, therapy services, and patient/family education with primarily an adult population. Opportunities also exist for program development, clinical research, telemedicine services, supervision and training, and outpatient involvement across a wide range of populations.
The Division of Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation, within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is a growing division that serves pediatric and adult patients with traumatic and acquired brain injury, complex medical and neurologic conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma, burn injury, spinal cord injury, and cancer. UPMC Mercy is home to the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute which has three distinct units- stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and brain injury. The institute has a 20-bed dedicated unit for spinal cord injuries. In addition, the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute is one of only 14 programs in the United States designated as a spinal cord injury model system. Our centers combine advanced clinical care with cutting-edge research and technology and were recently named 10th in the U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA/CPA accredited program, have completed an APA/CPA accredited pre-doctoral internship, and have a postdoctoral residency in Rehabilitation Psychology or Neuropsychology. Qualified candidates will also be ABPP board certified or must be eligible for ABPP board certification in Rehabilitation, Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Health Psychology, or Geropsychology. The candidate must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania upon starting the position.
In Addition To The Qualifications Above
Interested candidates should apply to Requisition #25000707 at https://www.join.pitt.edu/.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is critical to helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Campus
Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae
We are seeking a candidate who has an interest in neurorehabilitation with a focus on brain and spinal cord injury to work as part of our inpatient interdisciplinary team and outpatient psychotherapy service at UPMC Mercy in the Division of Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology. Duties would include completing assessments, therapy services, and patient/family education with primarily an adult population. Opportunities also exist for program development, clinical research, telemedicine services, supervision and training, and outpatient involvement across a wide range of populations.
The Division of Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation, within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is a growing division that serves pediatric and adult patients with traumatic and acquired brain injury, complex medical and neurologic conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma, burn injury, spinal cord injury, and cancer. UPMC Mercy is home to the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute which has three distinct units- stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and brain injury. The institute has a 20-bed dedicated unit for spinal cord injuries. In addition, the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute is one of only 14 programs in the United States designated as a spinal cord injury model system. Our centers combine advanced clinical care with cutting-edge research and technology and were recently named 10th in the U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA/CPA accredited program, have completed an APA/CPA accredited pre-doctoral internship, and have a postdoctoral residency in Rehabilitation Psychology or Neuropsychology. Qualified candidates will also be ABPP board certified or must be eligible for ABPP board certification in Rehabilitation, Clinical Neuropsychology, Clinical Health Psychology, or Geropsychology. The candidate must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania upon starting the position.
In Addition To The Qualifications Above
- Appointment at the Associate Professor level generally requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated scholarly productivity in research, teaching, and/or administrative leadership and service.
- Appointment at the full Professor level generally requires a minimum of 10 years of experience and the ability to demonstrate the attainment of superior stature and national/international reputation in their field of knowledge.
Interested candidates should apply to Requisition #25000707 at https://www.join.pitt.edu/.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is critical to helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
Med-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Campus
Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae
