Health Psychologist - Rehabilitation

UW Health • Madison, WI

63d • $109,610 - $153,454 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Required
• Licensure or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in state of practice. This may include licensing in Wisconsin and other state(s) of practice Required
• CPR/BLS within 6 months Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of post-doc experience in the area of Behavioral Health in a medical setting Preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient status and provide treatment recommendations.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree