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PM&R Rehabilitation Psychologist (M67251)

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ProfessionAllied Health
SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Salary RangeNot Specified
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedNone
Not-for-profit501(c)(3)

PM&R Clinical Rehabilitation or Health Psychologist (M67251)

Rehabilitation or Health Psychologist (M67251)

Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY - Richmond, VA

The VCU Department of PM&R is seeking a full-time clinical rehabilitation or health psychologist.

The PM&R Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology Outpatient Program provides assessment and counseling services for individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, including TBI, stroke, SCI, and movement disorders. VCU Health is the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and has consistently been rated as the best hospital in the Richmond metro area.  

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD) in a related field of psychology (e.g., health, clinical, counseling), a psychology license or license-eligible in the state of Virginia, and have specific training/expertise in health or rehabilitation psychology and evidence-based treatments for chronic medical conditions and/or chronic pain. Completion of a 1-year postdoctoral fellowship in health or rehabilitation psychology, or equivalency in experience, is preferred. The clinical focus in on patients who are referred by PM&R and neurology for treatment of a variety of conditions with comorbid pain, including but not limited to TBI, SCI, stroke, MS, epilepsy, movement disorders, and other pain disorders.

Must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. 

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, Affirmative Action University providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability.

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic region along the East Coast. With easy access to Washington D.C., the Atlantic Ocean, and the Blue Ridge Mountains, this River City is consistently top ranked for its rich history, charm, lower cost of living, outdoor adventure, trendy restaurants, breweries, wineries, upscale shopping, and world class museums.

With the James River flowing through the heart of City and the mild climate, Richmonders take full advantage of the area’s events, public gardens, festivals, and athletic activities. The area boasts a wide variety of arts, culture and entertainment. Among the numerous historical landmarks, you will also find beautiful theaters, concert venues,  ballet, museums including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond Children’s Museum, Science Museum of Virginia, and the Richmond International Raceway, to name a few.

Richmond has something for everyone. It’s family friendly, dog friendly, and there is never a shortage of things to do. Whether you want to live downtown, Church Hill, Shockoe Bottom, Forest Hill, The Fan, or the suburbs of the West End or Chesterfield County, each Richmond neighborhood is unique making it an attractively-sized and very livable city.

About VCU Health

Welcome to VCU Health l MCV Physicians, the medical practice of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. As part of VCU’s School of Medicine, our physicians provide quality patient care services, teach the next generation of physicians, and conduct important research. VCU’s Massey Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU Health is the region’s full-service children’s hospital.

We are over 900 physicians and 19 clinical departments providing services at various sites in Virginia, including VCU Medical Center — Richmond, VA – the region’s comprehensive Level 1 Trauma Center, verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care. VCU Medical Center integrates hospitals, clinical care facilities, health sciences schools and medical research.

Our physician-driven, patient-centered care model reflects the values and vision of an outstanding integrated academic practice.

VCU Health has consistently ranked high in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals study in the state and metro Richmond area. Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU continues to expand inpatient and outpatient services, as well as the new Virginia Treatment Center for Children, opened in 2018, serving as a beacon of hope for families seeking mental health services. We are proud that VCU Health has twice achieved Magnet® designation.  We are honored to be recognized by Working Mother magazine’s “100 Best” for work/life balance and integration. Since 2006, the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce has consistently named VCU Health an Area Employer of Choice. You won’t find a more appreciative organization to work for, nor better people to work with.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an urban university with over 32,000 students located in Richmond, Virginia, two hours south of Washington D.C. As one of the nation’s top research universities it attracts more than $255 million a year in sponsored research funding. Twenty-seven VCU graduate and professional programs rank among the best in the nation in US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health
  • 1250 East Marshall Street Richmond VA 23298-5048

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