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Shirley Ryan ÄÛBÑо¿Ôº is currently accepting applications for a one-year, full-time postdoctoral fellowship in rehabilitation psychology with the option of extending to two years based on the fellow¡¯s professional goals and performance during the first year. The fellowship prepares candidates for a successful career in rehabilitation psychology by fostering competence in treating a variety of presenting concerns, including but not limited to amputation, burns, cancer, cardiac, cerebral palsy, chronic pain, functional neurological/movement disorder, general deconditioning, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Locked-in syndrome, multiple sclerosis, organ transplant, orthopedic, pulmonary, spinal cord injuries, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and non-traumatic injuries. Our clinical fellowship meets Baltimore Conference Guidelines for Rehabilitation Psychology. We are members of the Council of Rehabilitation Psychology Postdoctoral Training Programs (CRPPTP).

Clinical Experiences and Rotation Opportunities

The Fellow will spend the majority of their time in clinical service delivery. The fellow will have the ability to foster knowledge of evidence-based interventions in several rehabilitation settings. Diverse responsibilities include individual and family therapy, group therapy, co-treatments with allied health disciplines, neuropsychological evaluations, consultations, capacity evaluations, suicide assessments, teaching and training, and staff support. Depending on the fellow¡¯s interest, engagement in inpatient and outpatient neuropsychological evaluations are available. The Fellow is able to explore applied patient-related research options as well.

The Fellow will have the option to train in a variety of settings including a primary rotation in our Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation which hosts our Pediatric Innovation Center, Nerve/Muscle/Bone Innovation Center, Spinal Cord Innovation Center, and Brain Innovation Center. Minor rotations available include our DayRehab Program, Pain Management Center, Functional Neurological/Movement Outpatient Clinic, Outpatient Neuropsychology Clinic, and Acute Concussion Clinic.

Supervision and Training

The fellow will receive two hours of face-to-face individual supervision weekly throughout the year. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain experience with supervising advanced practicum students and co-facilitating group supervision.  The fellow has the option to assist in the development of teaching materials/didactics for practicum students.

Didactic and Professional Development Opportunities

Weekly didactic presentations are provided by the psychology and PM&R team. The fellow will also attend the PM&R weekly lectures, hospital¡¯s grand rounds, Schwartz rounds, and neuroradiology rounds. These rounds will assist in the development of the fellows¡¯ understanding of rehabilitation psychology, neuroanatomy and imaging, PM&R, and ethics.

Faculty

The Shirley Ryan ÄÛBÑо¿Ôº staff includes rehabilitation psychologists, health psychologists, neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, and social workers. Our staff members provide high-quality clinical care with compassion and sensitivity to the patients¡¯ intersecting identities. Our staff is licensed in the state of Illinois and can assist the fellow in navigating applications for licensure.

Qualifications

Prior experience in a medical setting (practicum or internship), with preferred experience in a rehabilitation setting. All degree requirements, including dissertation defense, must be completed prior to beginning the fellowship. Eligible candidates must have completed their PhD or PsyD in Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program that includes completion of an APA-accredited internship.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is competitive, currently exceeding NIH based salaries. Fellows receive all benefits of a Shirley Ryan ÄÛBÑо¿Ôº employee, including medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, and other fringe benefits (e.g., flex spending account, basic life insurance).

Application Details and Instructions

The following documents must be submitted via email to jsarna@sralab.org

The subject line should read "Postdoc Application: (insert applicant first & last name)"

Necessary Application Elements

• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement outlining
  • interest of professional interests and goals
  • clinical experience in rehabilitation and/or neuropsychology
  • any research experience, including rehabilitation and/or neuropsychological research interests
• Copy of your graduate school transcripts
• Final official transcripts with conferred degree must be received prior to starting postdoc
• Three letters of reference
  • At least one of these must be from an internship supervisor or Director of Training. Letters must be sent directly from the writer, via email.

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Shirley Ryan ÄÛBÑо¿Ôº offers a one-year predoctoral advanced practicum in Rehabilitation Psychology focused on patients with medically complex conditions, cancer, spinal cord injury, and acquired brain injury. The Advanced Practicum will have the option to train in a variety of settings, including a primary rotation in either our acute inpatient rehabilitation or outpatient neuropsychology clinic. 

Our acute inpatient rehabilitation setting offers a comprehensive range of responsibilities, which may include individual and family therapy, group therapy, neuropsychological evaluations, patient team conferences, observation of capacity assessments, suicide risk assessments, as well as teaching, training, and staff support. A unique aspect of the training is the opportunity to provide co-treatment alongside allied health professionals, fostering an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Our outpatient Neuropsychology Clinic includes comprehensive evaluations with adults (with an option of pediatric) presenting with cognitive and physical disabilities due to chronic and traumatic illness, with a goal of assisting in differential diagnosis and treatment planning. The extern will be engaged in a comprehensive clinical service, including review record, clinical interview, test administration and feedback appointments. Patients are referred from a variety of sources across the organization, allowing for continuous collaboration with the referring physician and rehabilitation team. In addition to outpatient comprehensive batteries, the extern will have the opportunity to participate in Concussion Clinic evaluations. 

Externs will have the choice of a Rehabilitation Track focusing on inpatient therapy, Neurorehabilitation Track focusing on inpatient neuropsychological evaluations and inpatient therapy, or Outpatient Neuropsychology in a rehabilitation clinic. Minor rotations available include our DayRehab program, Pain Management Center, and Acute Concussion Clinic.

Tracks

• Rehabilitation Track (Therapy Focus): includes rotating through the Innovation Centers
  • Minor rotation with DayRehab (6 months) and Pain Management Center (6 months)
• Neurorehabilitation Track (Inpatient Neuropsychology and Therapy Focus): includes rotating through the Innovation Centers
  • Minor rotation with DayRehab (6 months) and Pain Management Center (6 months)
• Neuropsychology Track (Outpatient Neuropsychology)
  • Includes opportunity to rotate with inpatient Neuropsychology and Acute Concussion Clinic

In addition to individual supervision, externs will be offered weekly group supervision and didactics. Additional opportunities include Neuroradiology Rounds, PM&R Resident Core Lectures, PM&R Grand Rounds, Schwartz Rounds, Ethics in Practice, and Shirley Ryan ÄÛBÑо¿Ôº Academy Lectures.

How to Apply

To apply to any of our training opportunities, the following documents must be submitted by email to jsarna@sralab.org.

• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement outlining: 
  • Interest of professional interests and goals
  • Clinical experience in rehabilitation, health and/or neuropsychology
• Scanned copy of official graduate school transcripts
• Three letters of reference
  • At least one of these must be from an internship supervisor or director of training. Letters must be sent directly from the writer, via email.