Health Psychologist - Rehabilitation

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay: This position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Be part of something remarkable Play an integral role in our care teams by providing high-quality, cost-effective care to our patients as a Rehabilitation Psychologist in a dynamic setting. We are seeking a Rehabilitation Psychologist to: Provide inpatient hospital-based consultation / liaison services at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital - this is a free standing, acute inpatient rehabilitation facility serving adults age 18+. Act as an integrated member of a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team with a focus on supporting adjustment to new onset illness and/or disability, as well as optimizing the patient’s ability to participate in and maximize their rehabilitation therapy. Consultations may also focus on assessment of the patient’s cognitive status to support treatment engagement, provision of education, and/or to address concerns with medical decision-making capacity. Typical consults include assessment and intervention with patients post stroke, traumatic or acquired brain injury (post brain tumor resection, hypoxic-ischemic injury), spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic injury / polytrauma, and support in the setting of premorbid disability or preexisting neurological disorder (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis). Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient status and provide treatment recommendations.

Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or related field
1 year of post-doc experience in the area of Behavioral Health in a medical setting
Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in state of practice.
CPR/BLS within 6 months

Nice To Haves

This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient hospital-based consultation / liaison services at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Act as an integrated member of a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team with a focus on supporting adjustment to new onset illness and/or disability, as well as optimizing the patient’s ability to participate in and maximize their rehabilitation therapy.
Consultations may also focus on assessment of the patient’s cognitive status to support treatment engagement, provision of education, and/or to address concerns with medical decision-making capacity.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient status and provide treatment recommendations.