Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology

Rush University Medical Center

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Posted: 14-Apr-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Salary: Open

 

Internal Number: 330243

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for a full time, 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Psychology.

The program meets Baltimore Conference Training Guidelines. Upon graduation, fellows are eligible for board certification from the American Board of Professional Psychology A(BPP) in Rehabilitation Psychology. We are a full member of the Council for Rehabilitation Psychology Postdoctoral Training Programs.

The position is a 2-year training program with 4, 6-month rotations. Fellows choose among a variety of major and minor rotations, including but not limited to: inpatient rehabilitation, ICU and Acute Consultation-Liaison Psychology, Advanced Heart Therapies, Outpatient Rehabilitation Psychology, Tinnitus, Research and Administration.

The program emphasizes clinical activities and includes an optional research component with up to 20% research time during that 6-month rotation.

Other training experiences include weekly didactics, journal clubs and opportunities to access hospital-wide grand rounds including PM&R rounds, RUMC rounds, Ethics rounds and more. Depending on experience, progress and individualized goals, fellows may also participate in clinical professional development activities such as carrying a service line pager, assigning patients to census, or otherwise engaging in practice management activities to prepare for independent practice and leadership in a hospital setting.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2022-2023. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized ten Rush programs amongst the nation's best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. These accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet(r) designation, reflect the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking third among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

 
 

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