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Career Opportunities

Spine Pain

PM&R Physician

Spinepain & Orthopedic Injury Center, the office of Dr. Lee Ann Brown seeks a board certified or board eligible PM&R physician to provide medical care in the inpatient arena. Position available immediately in Clearwater, Florida.

Excellent salary and benefits package available. No call schedule requirement.

Please send your CV via fax: 727-451-3399
or
Email: jparker@drleeannbrown.com

This ad was placed March 4, 2010. AAP

Spectrum Health

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a civilian Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician / Physiatrist at Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. This position offers:

Sign On Bonus
Yearly Retention Bonus
Full Time
Monday-Friday, 7:30a-4:30p
No Weekends or Federal Holidays
Any State License Accepted
Located in the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic

Job Requirements:
The position of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician / Physiatrist will have the following requirements:

MD/DO
Completed PM&R Residency
BC/BE in Physical Medicine
2 Years Experience within the last 3 Years
BLS, DEA

Company Overview:
Established in 1988, Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) has earned a solid reputation in the health care staffing industry. SHR is JCAHO certified and dedicates itself exclusively to supplying permanent civilian contracted medical professional for Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) located in the United States. SHR has a unique medical environment, working among the very best medical professionals, and caring for our military family.

Contact Information:
Michaela Sauerbrunn
800.325.3982 x4112
Fax: 866.406.0075
msauerbrunn@spectrumhealth.com
www.shrusa.com
EOE/AA/D

This ad was placed February 19, 2010. AAP

JHU

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking three full-time board-certified / board-qualified physiatrists for our growing department supported by superb staff and facilities.

These extraordinary positions offer ample opportunity for teaching, and clinical practice in a collegial environment of the highest caliber. Clinical and academic track appointments are available. Clinical experience, enthusiasm, strong communication skills, desire for collaboration and a commitment to quality are necessary. Excellence in clinical teaching and the ability to effectively relate to patients and their families is expected.

We offer competitive salary, productivity-based supplement, and outstanding benefits. We are presently recruiting for the following positions:

1. General PM&R Inpatient Attending
Located at the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Good Samaritan Hospital Rehabilitation Unit, with additional outpatient practice and EMG opportunities.

2. Inpatient Consultant Physiatrist
Located at the Johns Hopkins Hospital; other duties include outpatient clinics with EMG if desired.

3. Non-operative Spine – Interventional Pain Management
Located at two Johns Hopkins-affiliated sites. Fellowship in a program that includes training in interventional spine procedures is required. EMG skills are welcome.

For further information contact:

Kenneth Silver, MD
Vice-Chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins University
Smyth Professional Building, Suite 406
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
(443) 444-4780 - Office (443) 444-4770 - Fax
Email: ksilver3@jhmi.edu

Johns Hopkins is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

This ad was placed February 5, 2010. AAP

Emory University

Emory University School of Medicine
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Grady Memorial Hospital
Academic Stroke/NeuroRehab Inpatient Physiatrist

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine is currently seeking a full-time, physiatrist with strong academic interests to participate in the creation of a state of the art acute Stroke Center. This will include the creation of protocols for early rehabilitation intervention and transition to an acute rehabilitation facility. The position would be for an Assistant or Associate Professor level candidate who will work directly with the neuro-intensive medical staff to create and lead a core therapy team for the application of the appropriate processes. This new Stroke Center will be located at Grady Memorial Hospital, the only level one trauma center in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, team-building and communication skills. Emory University offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Emory Healthcare

Emory University/Emory Healthcare
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Academic Inpatient Physiatrist

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine is currently seeking a full-time, physiatrist who is preferably double boarded in internal or family medicine, with strong academic interests. This physician would fill a new position, joining the Emory Rehabilitation Medicine team, at the Emory’s Center for Rehabilitation Medicine. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, team-building and communication skills, and possess excellent in-patient skills. Emory University offers excellent academic opportunities with teaching opportunities for both residents and medical students, and competitive compensation and robust benefits packages.

The city of Atlanta offers something for everyone; You can experience Downtown Atlanta, with the New World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, Inside CNN Tour and The Children's Museum of Atlanta, all circling Centennial Olympic Park, or you can get back to nature at Zoo Atlanta, Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Stone Mountain Park or meet famous Atlantans at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, Margaret Mitchell House and Jimmy Carter Library & Museum. Sports lovers will enjoy Atlanta’s major league football, basketball, baseball and hockey teams in great venues. One of the largest cities in the south, Atlanta offers a rich cultural history in a vibrant, fast-paced, modern city, all wrapped up in delicious southern hospitality. Within 1-2 hour’s drive, the area offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities including multiple large lakes, as well as a variety of mountain getaways. Atlanta offers its residents excellent opportunity and livability in its climate, culture and adventure!

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and cover letter to:

David Burke, MD, MA, Chairman
Lisa Fisher, Department Administrator
Emory Rehabilitation Medicine
1441 Clifton Road
Atlanta GA 30322

Lfishe4@emory.edu
www.rehabmed.emory.edu

This ad was placed February 4, 2010. AAP

Nationally Renowned Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network Seeks New Medical Director

Furst Group is identifying physician leaders for an exciting, newly created Medical Director opportunity with Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, a nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation. Based in Allentown, Pa., Good Shepherd offers a continuum of care for people with physical and cognitive disabilities and specializes in assistive and rehabilitation technology. Good Shepherd serves more than 42,000 people each year across 30 locations in eastern Pennsylvania.

The Medical Director will provide the medical and administrative leadership to create and sustain a high-performance physician group. This individual will also assure financial accountability and alignment with Good Shepherd’s operational, growth and quality targets.

We are seeking a physician leader who brings experience in medical management and has the ability to lead other physicians and drive toward exceptional performance metrics. This role will include both clinical and administrative duties.

Please contact Christine at clindsten@furstgroup.com to submit your resume or to request a copy of the in-depth position profile.

This ad was placed February 2, 2010. AAP

Clinical Physiatrists

The Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine at the NYU Langone Medical Center, currently ranked 8th on the U.S. News World Report for Rehabilitation facilities, seeks to further expand the excellence in clinical rehabilitative medicine services, education and research. Board Certified/Board Eligible Physiatrists with clinical expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Women’s Health
Limb Deficiency with Orthotics and Prosthetics experience
Traumatic Brain Injury
Pediatrics
Pain Management/Sports Medicine

Interested candidates should email their CV and related academic portfolio to Dr. Steven Flanagan, Chair – Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine at steven.flanagan@nyumc.org. We are an equal opportunity employer.

This ad was placed January 29, 2010. AAP

Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

The UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine is currently seeking a Chair for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. Reporting directly to the Dean of the School, this extraordinary leader will provide direction and development to all clinical, research and academic activities within the Department. Yours will be a highly-versatile role, encompassing a multitude of responsibilities, such as communicating the mission and vision of the University, overseeing the clinical education and training of students, interns and residents, developing appropriate budgets and serving on key committees and task forces. Your exceptional interpersonal skills will serve you well as you work closely with other Department Chairs and you gain the trust of faculty and staff. You will also serve as Director of the NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute (NMI) at the School, and as the Chief of service of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at our principal affiliate, Kennedy Health System. Crucial to your success will be your ability to prepare the School for medical excellence in the 21st century.

The inspired candidate we seek will be Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (D.O. or M.D.) with ten years of professional experience, including prior experiences in a management role. Must have the academic and professional experience necessary to qualify at the rank of Professor (preferred) or Associate Professor and must be able to provide examples of leadership (i.e. previous departmental leadership positions, involvement in regional/national organizations, etc.), teambuilding (i.e. previous successes, experience, interpersonal skills), academic strength (i.e. teaching experience, research experience, publications), clinical strength (peer recognition, reputation, patient satisfaction) and management strength (coaching, type and quality of management experience, advanced degree with experience).

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Vincent DeRisio, DO, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, c/o Ms. Tammy Merchant, UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine, One Medical Center Drive, Academic Center, Suite 305, Stratford, NJ 08084, E-mail: merchata@umdnj.edu. Electronic submissions are encouraged, although paper applications will also be accepted. UMDNJ is an AA/EOE, M/F/D/V.

This ad was placed January 29, 2010. AAP

ACADEMIC PHYSIATRIST POSITIONS

The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Medical College of Wisconsin are proud to announce openings for outstanding physiatrists with a strong desire to further our science and education.

These positions are particularly ideal for candidates who want to become Clinician Scientists. Experienced physiatrists are encouraged to consider these opportunities. Ample resources ― mentorship, dedicated research time, development funds ― are available for the selected candidate. Competitive salaries and generous benefits come with each of these positions. The Veterans Affairs system offers unparalleled funding sources for rehabilitation research that are ideal to develop a research career.

1) Two positions for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center are available that entail inpatient and outpatient clinical activities. The outpatient care involves musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation for our veterans and returning combat soldiers. Subspeciality training or special expertise in electrodiagnosis is optimal.

2) One position is available on the main campus based at Froedtert Hospital that would involve inpatient and outpatient services. Outpatient services may include working at some of our new outlying clinics.

Successful candidates should bring strong clinical abilities, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to our academic missions. Fellowship training or special expertise in an area of PM&R is highly desirable.

The department enjoys a large integrated program with 25 faculty at three major teaching hospitals; i) Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Hospital, ii) Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, and iii) Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

The Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is an academic tertiary care facility closely affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin. The Department of PM&R has research laboratories at the VA including our health services research offices and rehabilitation robotics laboratory.

The VA Medical Center provides 168 acute care hospital beds. Annually, it admits 6,400 patients and records more than 575,000 outpatient visits. It is one of the busiest and most comprehensive centers operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Approximately $17.4 million in research (funded primarily by the VA and the NIH) is conducted by Medical College faculty at the Zablocki VA Medical Center annually. The Zablocki VA includes a 32 bed acute inpatient spinal cord injury unit and an 11 bed general/neurological inpatient rehabilitation unit.

Froedtert Hospital is the primary adult hospital affiliate of the Medical College and is staffed by College physicians providing care in all medical specialties and subspecialties. Froedtert is the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin. Located within the hospital is a 31 bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, specializing in spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, spasticity and tone management, and general rehabilitation.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is a major national research center; the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and 2nd largest in Wisconsin. In fiscal year 2006-07, faculty received approximately $143 million in external support for research, teaching, training and related purposes, of which approximately $130 million is for research.

Milwaukee is the cultural and economic center of Wisconsin. The city boasts a very reasonable cost of living and a four-season climate. Milwaukee is home to three major sports teams, many shopping centers and malls, and a variety of county parks in addition to a beautiful lakefront. Milwaukee offers an excellent ballet, opera, and symphony. An outstanding zoo provides enjoyment for the entire family. Summer music festivals on the lakefront are among the largest in the nation.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita and cover letter to:

Timothy R. Dillingham, M.D.
Professor and Chairman
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical College of Wisconsin
9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Room 2103
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone: 414-805-7343
Fax: 414-805-7348
Email: tdilling@mcw.edu

Judith Kosasih, M.D.
Associate Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
5000 West National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295
Phone: (414) 384-2000, ext 42891
Email: Judith.kosasih@va.gov

This ad was placed January 26, 2010. AAP

ACADEMIC PEDIATRIC PHYSIATRIST POSITION

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a faculty member to join our outstanding program at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Pediatric PM&R subspecialists and experienced generalist physiatrists with strong interest or unique experience in caring for disabled children are eligible to apply for this position. Academic midcareer physiatrists are strongly encouraged to consider this opportunity as there are ample resources to support research and professional growth.

Our Pediatric PM&R section works in a true interdisciplinary manner with other subspecialty services and allied professionals. Our inpatient consultative services address the needs of children with trauma and disabling disorders. Outpatient services include general rehabilitation clinics and subspecialty clinics ― spina bifida, cerebral palsy, brain injury and tone management.

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is a 236-bed freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the care of children. Children’s hospital is the only pediatric Level 1 trauma center in southeastern Wisconsin, and has been ranked in the top three of the leading pediatric specialty hospitals by Child Magazine. During 2007, 22,783 infants, children and adolescents were admitted and 256,986 were seen in the hospital's specialty outpatient clinics. The Emergency Department/Trauma Center treated 61,379 children and 14,239 surgical procedures were performed.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is a major national research center; the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and 2nd largest in Wisconsin. In fiscal year 2006-07, faculty received approximately $143 million in external support for research, teaching, training and related purposes, of which approximately $130 million is for research.

Milwaukee is the cultural and economic center of Wisconsin. The city boasts a very reasonable cost of living and a four-season climate. Milwaukee is home to three major sports teams, many shopping centers and malls, and a variety of county parks in addition to a beautiful lakefront. Milwaukee offers an excellent ballet, opera, and symphony. An outstanding zoo provides enjoyment for the entire family. Summer music festivals on the lakefront are among the largest in the nation.

If you are a physiatrist who is; i) board certified/eligible in pediatric rehabilitation, or ii) possessing special experience and interest in pediatric rehabilitation, we urge you to consider this position. We provide a fertile environment for your professional and academic growth. Highly competitive salary and generous benefits are part of this position.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita and cover letter to:

Fred Klingbeil, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Rehabilitation Section Chief
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
9000 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 266-2560
Email: fklingbeil@chw.org

This ad was placed January 26, 2010. AAP

Academic Physiatrist
Philadelphia

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University is recruiting a BC/BQ physiatrist to join its well established and highly regarded academic department. The position is based at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and requires both inpatient and outpatient general physiatric services, as well as clinical teaching of residents and medical students. Candidate must successfully demonstrate strong organizational, communication, teaching and leadership skills. Ample opportunities exist for clinical program development, interdepartmental collaboration and research. Academic rank will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and cover letter to:

John Melvin, MD
Michie Professor and Chair
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University
25 S. Ninth St. Philadelphia PA 19107
Phone: 215-955-6574
Fax: 215-955-2311
Email: john.melvin@jefferson.edu

Thomas Jefferson University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

This ad was placed January 20, 2010. AP

ACADEMIC PHYSIATRISTS

NEW YORK CITY

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City is seeking to recruit a BC/BQ Physiatrist with fellowship training in TBI and strong academic interests to take part in its program of patient care, teaching and research. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

The candidate must have a experience in providing care to patients admitted to an acute inpatient rehabilitation medicine service as well as to provide care for outpatients. Experience in management of patients with traumatic brain injury is desirable.

Please send curriculum vitae and a letter outlining background and experience to:

Kristjan T. Ragnarsson, M.D.
Lucy G. Moses Professor and Chairman
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
1425 Madison Avenue, Box 1240
New York, New York 10029

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from members of minority groups and women.

This ad was placed January 4, 2010. AP

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Academic Physiatrist – Cleveland, Ohio

The Department of PM&R of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio are recruiting for a full-time academic physiatrist, involving a combination of inpatient and outpatient clinical care, along with significant resident and medical student teaching. Experience/expertise in brain injury rehabilitation a plus. Qualified candidates should be BC/BQ physiatrists with demonstrated clinical skills, team leadership ability, and interest in teaching. Support (time and funding) is available for clinical research activities. Academic appointment will be commensurate with experience.

MetroHealth Medical Center, a 450 bed tertiary care public hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, is the regional Level I Trauma Center, features CARF-accredited PM&R inpatient and outpatient services, and is one of the 14 federally-designated Model Systems for Spinal Cord Injury. Our 68 PM&R beds are divided into distinct rehabilitation units for brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury, with extensive outpatient facilities on campus as well as community-based satellites. The Department includes more than 30 full and part time faculty, a 21 resident training program, SCIM Fellowship, and more than 160 clinical and support staff. MetroHealth is internationally renowned for our clinical research in functional electrical stimulation (FES) applications for patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, MS, and ALS. Cleveland is rated as one of the most livable cities in the nation. Further information is available at: http://rehab.metrohealth.org, http://casemed.case.edu and www.cleveland.com.

Please submit a letter of interest, CV and contact information for three references to:
Gary S. Clark, MD, MMM, CPE
Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio
2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
Email: gclark@metrohealth.org

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the MetroHealth System are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

This ad was placed December 8, 2009. AP

Eastern North Carolina
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is seeking full time faculty for the following positions:

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interventionalist Physician: The Department seeks a board certified PM&R physician, preferably fellowship trained, with experience in interventional procedures to practice in a multidisciplinary musculoskeletal spine clinic. The physicians practicing in the outpatient clinical practice site include five Neurosurgeons and musculoskeletal PM&R physicians and extenders. Physical Therapists also provide services at this location. Ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance equipment is available on site. Responsibilities include patient care and the teaching of residents. Research opportunities are available. Position currently available.

PM&R Physician: The Department seeks a board certified or board eligible PM&R physician to provide medical care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Opportunities exist for performance of EMG, SSEP, VEP, phenol blocks, wound/hyperbaric medicine, and staffing employee health of Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The candidate would participate in the training of residents, medical students, and other allied health students. Research is supported and is a valued component of the position. Position available effective January 16, 2010.

Much of our work is done within our 830 bed flagship hospital, Pitt County Memorial Hospital. The University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina is composed of six hospitals in the region including a Level I Trauma Center and the CARF accredited 75-bed rehab center with spinal cord, brain injury and pediatric units.

We are located in a beautiful coastal plain region with ready access to crystal coast beaches and a variety of cultural and recreational activities. ECU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university and accommodates individuals with disabilities. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. Mail, email or fax curriculum vitae and letter of application to:
Daniel Moore, MD, Department of PM&R, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, 600 Moye Boulevard, Greenville, NC 27834.
Phone: (252) 847-4310; Fax: (252) 847-8108; E-mail moored@ecu.edu
www.ecu.edu/rehab www.uhseast.com

View complete job description and requirements at
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1255709073813

This ad was placed October 16, 2009.

NORTH FLORIDA OPPORTUNITY

Excellent opportunity for a Physiatrist (PMR) to join a thriving 20 physician orthopedic practice in the Panhandle of North Florida. We are currently seeking to employ a Physiatrist to evaluate and provide rehabilitation and pain management treatment to our orthopedic patients. We have a specific need for someone to do Workers Compensation and procedural Pain Medicine. The practice has been in business for over 30 years and has subspecialties in foot & ankle, spine, hand, adult reconstruction, and sports medicine. We serve North Florida and South Georgia with 3 satellite offices and main campus housing on site X-Ray, MRI and Orthotics and Prosthetics, PT, and ASC. The group is on the cutting edge of technology with fully implemented digital imaging and electronic chartless medical record systems.

TOC fields the primary orthopedic team physicians for Florida State University (FSU), Florida A&M University (FAMU), and Tallahassee Community College, as well as numerous area high schools.

Income guarantee the first year with bonus potential and incentive for fellowship training. Benefits include moving allowance, health, dental, life and disability insurance and retirement contribution.

For more information about this opportunity please contact Martin Shipman via email at martin.shipman@tlhoc.com

This ad was placed October 15, 2009.

Part-Time Physiatrist

Be part of a winning team dedicated to helping serve our nations heroes.

Health Care Recruitment Partners has an immediate opening for a part-time Physiatrist at Ft. Benning, in Columbus, Georgia. Qualified candidates will work as part of a comprehensive healthcare team to provide integrated care in the treatment of all neurologic and musculoskeletal disabilities caused by TBI. They will focus on restoring the function of Soldiers with complex cognitive impairment.

Qualifications:

BE/BC in Physical Rehab.
Minimum of two years of experience
Any Unrestrictive state license
Current DEA
BLS Certification
U.S. Citizenship

For complete details call or e-mail Debbie Hibberts at 866-659-0645. CVs may be submitted in confidence via e-mail: dhibberts@hcrp-us.com or via fax at 850-934-9476.

This ad was placed October 14, 2009.

Physiatrist Opportunity

The University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Musculoskeletal/Spine Specialist opportunity available in the recently opened state of the art Marc A. Asher, MD Comprehensive Spine Center at the University of Kansas. Under the medical direction of a Physiatrist, the Spine Center’s multidisciplinary team includes Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Pain Psychiatry and Physiatry, who functions as (Spineologist) gatekeeper. All services are provided in one location. On-site Radiology, Physical Therapy and procedure rooms are available.

The qualified candidate should be board certified with an interest in EMG’s and evaluation and management of musculoskeletal conditions. Interventional opportunities are available although this is not the primary focus of the position. Prefer 3 years experience. Attractive salary and benefits package.

The University of Kansas is located in Kansas City, a large metropolitan area that offers an array of arts & entertainment venues, sports, shopping, affordable housing and top notch school districts.

To view complete position description and apply on-line only, go to http://jobs.kumc.edu and search for position M0202704. For additional information please call George Varghese, M.D., Chairman, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, at 913-588-6944. An EO/AA Employer.

This ad was placed October 9, 2009.

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Physiatrists Sought in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS), South Carolina's premier healthcare provider seeks Physiatrists for outpatient work to join our well-established practice. Must be BE/BC, a graduate of an approved residency program with a few years of practicing experience. The ideal Physiatrist for this position would also be more interested in spine and pain management, performing consultations with patients, and conducting once-a-week procedures.

GHS is the largest healthcare provider in South Carolina. We employ over 9,000 persons including over 400 physicians on staff. The system is comprised of 1,268 beds on 5 campuses that are clinically excellent facilities. GHS also has 7 residency programs, 5 fellowships, a Level-One Trauma Center and a research facility. Great partnerships/affiliations with several medical schools.

Greenville, South Carolina is located on the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte. It is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and is situated near beautiful mountains, beaches, and lakes. Greenville enjoys a diverse thriving economy and excellent quality of life, with wonderful cultural and educational opportunities.

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: Ericka Splawn, Physician Recruiter, at esplawn@ghs.org or call toll free number at
877-360-5579.

This ad was placed September 23, 2009.

Board Certified/Eligible Physiatrist Needed For Busy Atlanta Practice

Progressive, well established orthopaedic group in suburban Atlanta seeks
board certified/eligible physiatrist for very busy practice. Competitive salary/bonus/excellent benefits.

Interested candidates should send CV to:

Renee Guest
Renee.Guest@pinnacle-ortho.com
Executive Assistant
Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists
300 Tower Road
Suite 101
Marietta, GA 30060

This ad was placed September 15, 2009.

VA BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (BHCS)

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION SERVICE

Associate Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service

The VA Boston Healthcare System (BHCS) is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible full-time physiatrist to direct the 6-bed CARF-accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation inpatient service (PM&RS) and to provide inpatient consultation to other tertiary care services at the West Roxbury campus of this multi-campus institution. As Associate Chief, the incumbent will also assist the Chief with the administration of the PM&R Service. The Associate Chief of PM&RS will hold an academic appointment commensurate with qualifications at Harvard Medical School and a clinical appointment at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

PM&RS at BHCS offers a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation across the continuum of inpatient and outpatient care. In addition to running extensive outpatient clinics and an inpatient unit, PM&RS provides support to patients with neurological disorders, traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal/orthopedic disorders, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, sensory impairment, and complex medical and psychiatric disorders. For this position, experience with general inpatient rehabilitation, consults, outpatient clinics, administration, and teaching are preferred. The BHCS is an academic medical center affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine.

The PM&RS is fully staffed at 61.5 full-time equivalent positions, comprising staff physiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, audiology, speech-language pathology, and a PM&R residency training program affiliated with Harvard Medical School and other area medical schools. Training experiences are also available for medical students and fellows. The development of a research program is strongly encouraged.

The VA Boston Healthcare System/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers actively committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty: women and members of underrepresented minority groups are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send a cover letter, CV, and references electronically to: associatechiefPMRboston@va.gov.

This ad was placed September 10, 2009.

ACADEMIC PHYSIATRIST POSITIONS

The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Wisconsin seek board certified/eligible physiatrists with a strong desire to further our science and become academic leaders in our field. We offer research time, support, and mentorship for successful candidates. These positions include:

General Physiatrists (2 positions) for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center to participate in general inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. The outpatient care involves Electrodiagnosis, Musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation for our veterans and returning combat soldiers.
General Physiatrist for Froedtert Hospital and outlying clinics to participate in inpatient and outpatient services. Outpatient services will include working at new outlying clinics located throughout southeastern Wisconsin, with many opportunities to develop and grow new programs. Musculoskeletal skills are highly desirable.

Successful candidates should bring strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Fellowship training or special expertise in an area of PM&R (such as ABEM certification) is highly desirable. This position includes involvement in undergraduate and graduate medical education. Research interest and accomplishments are a plus.

The department enjoys a large integrated program with 25 faculty at three major teaching hospitals: i) Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Hospital, ii) Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, and iii) Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

The Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is an academic tertiary care facility affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin. The VA Medical Center provides 168 acute care hospital beds. Annually, it admits 6,400 patients and records more than 575,000 outpatient visits. It is one of the busiest and most comprehensive centers operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Approximately $17.4 million in research (funded primarily by the VA and the NIH) is conducted by College faculty at the Zablocki VA Medical Center. The Zablocki VA includes a CARF accredited 32-bed inpatient spinal cord injury unit (SCI Center of Excellence) and 11-bed general inpatient rehabilitation unit (Medical Rehabilitation Center of Excellence).

Froedtert Hospital is the primary adult hospital affiliate of the Medical College and is staffed by College physicians providing care in all medical specialties and subspecialties. Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin are at the forefront of new technology and care in many areas, including cancer, heart and vascular diseases, brain injury and disorders, spinal cord injury, transplant, communication disorders, digestive diseases, diabetes, orthopedics, urology, and women’s health. Froedtert has the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center in eastern Wisconsin. Located within the hospital is a 31 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility, specializing in spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, spasticity and tone management, and general rehabilitation.

Milwaukee is the cultural and economic center of Wisconsin. The city boasts a moderate cost of living and a four-season climate. Milwaukee is home to three major sports teams, many shopping centers and malls and a variety of county parks in addition to a beautiful lakefront. Milwaukee offers an excellent ballet, opera, and symphony as well as various live theatrical opportunities. Special attractions are available throughout the area year round.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita and cover letter to:

Timothy R. Dillingham, MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical College of Wisconsin
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
9200 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Room 2103
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone: 414-805-7343
Fax: 414-805-7348
Email: tdilling@mcw.edu

Judith Kosasih, MD
Associate Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
5000 West National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295
Phone: (414) 384-2000, ext 42891
Email: judith.kosasih@va.gov

This ad was placed September 3, 2009.

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN/
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN
ACADEMIC PEDIATRIC PHYSIATRIST

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Wisconsin seeks a pediatric physiatrist with a strong desire to join our outstanding physical medicine and rehabilitation program at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Our Pediatric PM&R section works in a true interdisciplinary manner with other subspecialty services within the outpatient and inpatient setting, and has a pediatric PM&R fellowship. Outpatients services at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin includes clinics such as CP, Spina Bifida, Neuromuscular, EMG, Seating, Seizure Surgery, Brain injury and Tone Management clinics.

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is a 236-bed freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the care of children. Children’s hospital is the only pediatric Level 1 trauma center in southeastern Wisconsin, and has been ranked in the top three of the leading pediatric specialty hospital by Child Magazine. During 2007, 22,783 infants, children, and adolescents were admitted and 256,986 were seen in the hospital's specialty outpatient clinics. The Emergency Department/Trauma Center treated 61,379 children and 14,239 surgical procedures were performed.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is a major national research center; the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and 2nd largest in Wisconsin. In fiscal year 2006-07, faculty received approximately $143 million in external support for research, teaching, training, and related purposes, of which approximately $130 million is for research.

Milwaukee is the cultural and economic center of Wisconsin. The city boasts a moderate cost of living and a four-season climate. Milwaukee is home to three major sports teams, many shopping centers and malls, and a variety of county parks in addition to a beautiful lakefront. Milwaukee offers an excellent ballet, opera, and symphony as well as various live theatrical opportunities. Special attractions are available throughout the area year round.

If you are a Physiatrist who is board eligible, or through extensive experience in pediatric rehabilitation brings well developed skills in pediatric rehabilitation, you would be a candidate for this position. An interest in becoming a leader in academic pediatric physiatry, and a desire to enhance the science in this area of specialty, are pluses. Our program provides ample opportunity to grow and great flexibility in one of the leading pediatric institutions in the country.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita and cover letter to:

Fred Klingbeil, MD
Assistant Professor
Pediatric Rehabilitation Section Chief
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
9000 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-266-2560
fklingbeil@chw.org

This ad was placed September 3, 2009.

PAIN MANAGEMENT PHYSICIAN

Henry Ford Health System Neuroscience Institute, located in southeast Michigan, has a unique opportunity for a board eligible/certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician to work closely with specialists in the areas of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedics to manage the medical pain needs of patients within these specialties. Fellowship training, if available, is highly desired. Experience in headache and chronic pain syndromes, with active research participation in multi-center clinical trails, etc. are examples of experience that would qualify.

Responsibilities include coordination of long-term management of pain and bringing in other specialists as needed. You will treat chronic pain patients and prescribe narcotics, if necessary.

This is an employed position with the Henry Ford Medical Group – one of the nation’s largest. You would be working in an academic setting with access to specialists in over 40 specialties. Salary plus incentive as well as excellent benefits, including fully paid malpractice and long-term disability, make this an attractive benefit package.

Send CV to:
Bashiruddin Ahmad, MD
Neurology Service Chief
Henry Ford West Blloomfield Hospital
c/o akorine1@hfhs.org
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This ad was placed September 3, 2009.

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