"School of Medicine - Neuro/Rehabilitation Psychologist - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation"

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.

Department

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Assignment Category

Full-Time

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

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.

Pre-Employment Background Check

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

EEO 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, 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.