Psychologist Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology Division (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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Job Title:

Psychologist - Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology Division (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek to join the Department of Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

At OSUWMC, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care.

Patients come to the Department of Neurology at OSUWMC for treatments and services they cannot find elsewhere.

The department has a diverse cadre of faculty and staff who work together toward the tripartite mission of patient care, education, and research.

We seek to hire two clinical neuropsychologists to join our multidisciplinary department.

Applicants with interest in neurodegenerative disorders and/or epilepsy will be particularly competitive.

Department/Division Overview
The neuropsychologists selected for this position will join a rapidly growing inter-professional department of over 80 faculty (), which includes a team of psychologists within the recently developed Neuropsychology Division ().

We also have a large number of advanced practice providers and social workers.

Our providers work together to diagnose and treat a wide range of rare and common neurological diseases.

Duties and Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include outpatient neuropsychological evaluation of adults in an integrated clinical setting and engagement in transdisciplinary scholarly activities relating to adults with neurological diseases, such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.

In addition to opportunities to train medical residents, the Neuropsychology Division has recently developed a practicum training program, and we collaborate with our colleagues in the Psychiatry Department in their APPCN-accredited postdoctoral fellowship.

Additional clinical opportunities may be available (e.g., cognitive rehabilitation, psychotherapy for patients or caregivers, participation in multidisciplinary clinics), depending on interest.

Requirements

Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited clinical program (with an accredited clinical internship)

Completion of a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology and eligibility for board certification in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology are required

A track record of interprofessional collaborative research efforts is preferred

How to Apply
Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita.

All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment,

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These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field.

Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years.

They may be reappointed to successive terms.

Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

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Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure.

These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study.

Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching.

Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.​

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor.

These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study.

Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years.

Their principal career focus is research.​

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Location:

Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift

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Work-life:

Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement:

State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health:

Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off:

Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays.

Short and long-term disability options also available.

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Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness:

Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.

Required Skill Profession

Social Scientists And Related Workers