TN Visa Rehabilitation Psychologist Jobs
Rehabilitation Psychologist is a TN visa-eligible occupation under USMCA, open to Canadian and Mexican citizens with a doctoral degree in psychology and a provincial or national license. Employers file a simple border or consular package for TN sponsorship, with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians.
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank DOQ
Department 00252 - Rehab Psychology
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 2025
Details
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) is seeking a rehabilitation or health psychologist for a full-time faculty position. Rank will be dependent upon the selected applicant’s qualifications. Duties will include maintaining a strong clinical practice involving evaluation and treatment services to rehabilitation patients, primarily on an inpatient basis at NRH with some dedicated outpatient time as well. We anticipate at least half of clinical time will take place on an inpatient basis. We are hoping for candidates with a specialty interest in spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or stroke although anticipate opportunities to work with a broad spectrum of conditions and presenting concerns.
The Section of PM&R Psychology in our Department currently includes 9 faculty clinical psychologists across Rehabilitation, Health, and Neuropsychology subspecialties. Our providers work with individuals living with a variety of rehabilitation and chronic health conditions, including SCI, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, amputation, complex medical (e.g., debility from prolonged hospital stays, cancer, burn injuries, other complications), obesity, and spine/musculoskeletal/orthopedic or other pain concerns. We have dedicated inpatient teams at NRH serving patients with SCI, TBI, stroke, and complex medical and are fully integrated and work collaboratively with physiatrists, PT/OT/SLP, and other specialists. Our outpatient clinic offers individual and group psychotherapy and additionally provides comprehensive psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments for pre-spinal cord stimulator or peripheral nerve stimulator, baclofen pump trials, post-TBI or stroke, pre-bariatric surgery, pre- and post-shunt, and post-concussion to make evidence-based recommendations to associated treatment teams.
As a faculty member, the psychologist would be expected to support the research, educational, service, and leadership goals of the University of Utah’s School of Medicine. Faculty are expected to support our ongoing clinical training program goals department wide, especially psychology trainees, through offering training in their clinical specialties and participating in the PM&R psychology training committees. We currently offer or have historically offered rotations to practicum students (from University of Utah and surrounding universities), APA accredited interns (external rotation), and multiple psychology postdoctoral fellowships in the department (i.e., rehabilitation psychology, health psychology, neuropsychology).
Education requirements for this position include completion of a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited graduate school program, completion of a one-year internship at an APA-accredited program, and completion of a one or two-year postdoctoral fellowship in rehabilitation, health, or neuropsychology. Applicants already board-certified, or eligible to apply for board certification, in health, rehabilitation, or neuropsychology are preferred.
Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, UT there are abundant recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. The University of Utah is the largest tertiary/quaternary academic medical center in the Intermountain West. It has ranked in the Top 10 Academic Medical Centers for Quality of Care for the last 14 years. The University of Utah serves patients from a multi-state region with a Level 1 trauma center and 450 acute care beds. The 75-bed Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) opened in Spring 2020. NRH is one of the most advanced rehabilitation facilities in the nation and will serve as a catalyst for the further development of the University’s rehabilitation programs. We are looking for energetic academically-oriented psychologists who will support this initiative and help us expand our footprint regionally, and nationally.
Please apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183740
Please contact Search Committee Co-Chairs with any questions: Chief of PM&R Psychology Larissa McGarrity, PhD larissa.mcgarrity@hsc.utah.edu and Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation Psychologist Madison Niermeyer, PhD, ABPP Madison.niermeyer@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 12/23/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN03846F
Type Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
* Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
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Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
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Verify your license transfers across borders
TN sponsorship requires active licensure, but a Canadian provincial psychology license doesn't automatically satisfy a U.S. state board. Confirm your credentials qualify for licensure by endorsement in the state where you'll practice before applying.
Target healthcare systems over private practices
Large hospital networks and VA medical centers have established TN filing workflows. Smaller private practices often haven't sponsored a TN before, which adds friction to an otherwise straightforward process and delays your start date.
Search TN-sponsored Rehabilitation Psychologist roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for Rehabilitation Psychologist positions at employers with active TN visa sponsorship history. It cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to practices unfamiliar with the TN process.
Request a support letter that names your doctoral specialty
Your employer's support letter must reference your specific psychology doctoral degree and the rehabilitative scope of the role. Generic job offer letters that omit the specialty field are a common CBP rejection trigger for psychologist TN applications.
Clarify employer responsibilities before accepting an offer
Unlike H-1B visa, the TN requires no USCIS petition for Canadians, but your employer still prepares and signs the support documentation. Confirm during negotiations that HR understands this and won't route it through a months-long legal review.
Prepare for CBP questions on your rehabilitative scope of practice
At the port of entry, CBP officers may ask how your duties fit the USMCA psychologist category. Have a concise explanation ready that ties your neurological, physical, or vocational rehabilitation work directly to your doctoral training.
Rehabilitation Psychologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Rehabilitation Psychologist qualify for the TN visa?
Yes. Psychologist is a named occupation on the USMCA TN list, and rehabilitation psychology falls within that category. You need a doctoral degree in psychology, active licensure, and a U.S. job offer. The rehabilitative specialization doesn't require a separate category, but your support letter should describe your duties clearly.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Rehabilitation Psychologists?
TN is faster and simpler for this role. Canadians get immediate adjudication at a port of entry with no lottery, no USCIS petition, and no cap. H-1B requires a lottery entry in March, a six-month wait if selected, and significantly more employer paperwork. For most Canadian rehabilitation psychologists, TN is the practical first choice.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for TN sponsorship?
Your employer provides a signed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, duties, doctoral degree requirement, and employment terms. It doesn't need to be filed with any government agency in advance. For Canadian applicants, you present this letter directly to CBP at the port of entry alongside your credentials. For Mexican applicants, you submit it as part of your visa application at a U.S. consulate.
Where can I find Rehabilitation Psychologist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Rehabilitation Psychologist roles at employers with TN visa sponsorship history, so you're not applying blind and hoping HR knows the process. Filtering by sponsorship track record is especially useful for this specialty, since TN familiarity varies widely across healthcare employers.
Can Mexican citizens also use the TN visa for this role?
Yes, Mexican citizens qualify under the same USMCA occupational list, but the process differs. Mexican applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry, and a limited annual allocation applies. Processing timelines are longer, so plan accordingly and confirm your employer is prepared for consular-route sponsorship.