The Division of Rehabilitation Psychology in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Ohio State University is seeking to hire a Rehabilitation Psychologist with inpatient and outpatient experience in the treatment of patients with acquired disabilities from neurological, musculoskeletal injuries or chronic medical conditions.  Candidates with a strong interest and background in neuropsychological assessment and counseling are encouraged to apply.  Our rehabilitation psychology division consists of a dynamic group of 12 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 and neuropsychological assessments with the potential to work in an inpatient setting as our Division’s presence expands at the medical center.  Ohio State University offers highly competitive pay, malpractice insurance and a great benefits package which includes a yearly CME fund. We are also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Qualified Employer! 

The OSU Division of Rehabilitation Psychology is a member of the Council of Rehabilitation Psychology Postdoctoral Training Programs. 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 .

Qualifications: 

·        Successfully completed an APA accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology and an APA accredited internship 

·        Board certified or eligible in Rehabilitation Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology 

·        Keen interest in academic medicine 

·        Experience/interest in neuropsychological assessment and counseling

·        The faculty rank will be in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications

For consideration, please send CV along with a cover letter to: 

·        Natalie Kessinger | Physician Recruiter | Natalie.Kessinger@osumc.edu 

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. 

• For the 31st consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
• This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 10 specialties.
• In 2023, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earned a spot in the Top 100 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year.
• Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
• The College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.

• We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. 
• The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the United States.
• From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style.
• With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas.  Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy.
• The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike.
• The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery.

Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples’ lives.

For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about-columbus