Psychologist - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Psychologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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• Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Psychologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty) Department: The Division of Rehabilitation Psychology in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University is seeking to hire two Rehabilitation Psychologists with keen interest and a strong background in working with patients with acquired disabilities from neurologic conditions, or musculoskeletal injuries. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position Overview The position will primarily involve providing individual psychotherapy to optimize adjustment and coping. Other clinical opportunities include providing outpatient psychotherapy to adults with diagnosis of cancer, FND, amputation and burn injury. Our rehabilitation psychology division consists of a dynamic group of 14 faculty members. Most of our faculty work on various inpatient medical units (eg. Stroke, TBI, SCI, Trauma, Burn, Oncology, and General Rehab) and outpatient clinics (Ambulatory Services, Psychosocial Oncology, Burn Clinic, and Vestibular Disorders). This position would primarily involve providing outpatient psychotherapy with the potential to work in an inpatient setting as our division’s presence expands at the medical center. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers highly competitive pay, malpractice insurance and a great benefits package (which includes a yearly CME fund). Department/Division Overview The OSU Division of Rehabilitation Psychology is a member of the Council of Rehabilitation Psychology Postdoctoral Training Programs (CRPPTP). All faculty have opportunities for training and supervising post-doctoral fellows and residents. There are other opportunities throughout the medical center for teaching and taking on leadership roles. Ohio State's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) has been an industry leader for more than 50 years. U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as one of the top programs in America. Newsweek has ranked Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital #1 in Ohio for best Physical Rehabilitation Center for three years in a row. We are one of only five centers in the nation chosen to participate in the NeuroRecovery Network, which uses activity-based therapies for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Our TBI Model System has been in place since 1997 and is one of the nation’s 16 sites funded under TBI Model Systems. Duties and Responsibilities Faculty responsibilities are consistent with our tripartite mission – patient care, education, and clinical research. The psychologist will provide clinical evaluation and assessment, as well as individual and/or group psychotherapy. This requires thorough knowledge of the DSM-5 and mental health diagnoses within the ICD-10. The individual selected for this position will have ample opportunities to contribute to training, research, and other scholarly pursuits. Other duties include but are not limited to representing the program or Department by participating in committees, conferences, and representing OSU at professional meetings and community speaking engagements. The psychologist is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center. Requirements
• Successful completion of an APA accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology and an APA accredited internship
• Post-doctoral fellowship training in a healthcare or rehabilitation/medical setting is preferred
• Board certified or eligible in Rehabilitation Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology
• Strong interest in academic medicine
• The faculty rank will be in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications How to Apply To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Start date is anticipated as soon as possible but can be adjusted to meet the candidate’s needs. Faculty Defined Clinical faculty (regardless of rank)
• Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research. ​ Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank)
• Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care. ​ Research Faculty (regardless of rank)
• Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research. ​ The Ohio State University College of Medicine The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine
• locally, nationally and globally. The Wexner Medical Center The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The