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Career Opportunities
Residency Program Director - Vanderbilt University
The new Department of PM&R at Vanderbilt University is searching for a Program Director to create and develop a new residency training program. Applicants must have a special interest in medical education and experience with the administration of a PM&R residency training program. Candidates should contact:
Walter R. Frontera, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of PM&R
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
2201 Children's Way, Suite 1014
Nashville, TN 37212
email: jack.boone@vanderbilt.edu
This ad was placed January 20, 2012. AAP
Chair, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
The University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) - New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) is seeking a Chair for the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). The Chair will offer leadership and vision for the continued growth of the research, clinical and educational missions of the Department, as well as oversee departmental administrative, financial, and program components.
Candidates for the position must be eligible for appointment to the academic rank of Professor and have a demonstrated record of outstanding leadership and accomplishment. International recognition in clinical, research, and educational endeavors is expected, with strong experience in mentoring faculty.
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a dynamic and highly regarded academic department that is committed to the ideals of education, diversity and inclusion. The Chair of PM&R will take the lead in directing the academic activities of the Department at NJMS and will serve as Chief of Service at University Hospital. In addition, the Chair will be offered clinical privileges at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (KIR), along with access to teaching and research opportunities there. The Chair of PM&R will also work with Kessler Foundation Research Center scientists, who have academic appointments in the Department, to maintain active research grants, support new grant proposals, and provide administrative and other support to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations. The PM&R Department is very involved in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows; it sponsors residency and fellowship training in many clinical and research disciplines, and has clinical faculty at a variety of sites. The successful Chair will bring together and strengthen these unique clinical, educational, and research resources, to foster continued growth and development of the Department.
UMDNJ is the largest health sciences university in the nation, and NJMS anchors its largest campus in the city of Newark, NJ. The campus is also home to the New Jersey Dental School, School of Health Related Professions, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Nursing and the School of Public Health. The campus provides easy access to east coast cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC to offer the benefits of both the metropolitan area and the nearby quiet suburbs with their highly ranked school systems.
Interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Wayne Berberian, MD, Chair, Search Committee for Chair of the Department of PM&R, c/o Michael Petti, Executive Assistant to the Dean, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 185 South Orange Avenue, MSB C-671, Newark, NJ 07101-1709; or E-mail: pettime@umdnj.edu.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants and nominees must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. UMDNJ is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
This ad was placed January 20, 2012. AAP
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking a talented, academic PM&R leader to serve as Chair of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department.
DHR International, a leading executive search firm, has been retained to assist in conducting a global search for the right individual. We believe this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and talented PM&R leader in academia. Candidates will:
- Be Board Certified in PM&R
- Be interested in, and have the capability of, leading and growing a high-performing academic PM&R department.
- Hold the rank of Associate Professor or above at a North American School of Medicine.
- Have demonstrated a track record of strong and inclusive leadership in an academic setting
- Be a skilled physiatrist who has promoted scholarship and/or conducted significant research in the field.
The Medical College of Wisconsin is rated among the top 45 medical schools in the U.S. It has been growing in stature, research and revenue over the past 10 years and has a beautiful campus. The City of Milwaukee and the surrounding area have a wonderful waterfront and many attractions.
The Mission of the PM&R Department incorporates providing compassionate, appropriate and effective clinical care at nearby Froedert Hospital, Children's Hospital of Milwaukee and the Clement Zablocki Veteran's Administration Medical Center. Of course, it also includes teaching tomorrow's physiatrists, research and community outreach. The department has a faculty of 26 physicians, a vibrant residency program with over 20 Residents and one of the largest medical rehab programs in the country.
We invite you to consider joining MCW, or to nominate a colleague who would be well qualified to lead the PM&R team there!
A complete specification is available for interested parties. More information on MCW and the PM&R Department is available at www.mcw.edu.
For more information and/or to potentially be considered for the position, please contact John Thorton with DHR International, or submit your CV to the email address below.
Contact information:
E: jthornton@dhrinternational.com
This ad was placed January 9, 2012. AAP
Attending Physiatrist
Part-Time
Mount Sinai School of Medicine's affiliation with Queens and Elmhurst Hospital Centers seeks a board certified Physiatrist to run the outpatient clinics at our Elmhurst Hospital site. The qualified candidate we seek will have experience with prosthetics, orthotics, EMG's and trigger point injections.
For confidential consideration, please send your CV to: Subhadra Nori, Regional Director of Rehab Medicine, Queens Hospital Center, 82-68 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432; Phone: 718-883-4313; Fax: 718-883-6342; or Email: noris@nychhc.org
The Mount Sinai Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences and backgrounds.
Mount Sinai Medical Center--An EEO/AA-D/V Employer.
This ad was placed October 20, 2011. AAP
Traumatic Brain Injury Physiatrist/Assistant Professor
Department Name: Rehabilitation Medicine
Job Title: Traumatic Brain Injury /Assistant Professor
Description: The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is seeking a full-time certified physiatrist with strong academic interest in brain injuries and or brain injury fellowship training to join our program.
We are seeking a faculty member to provide clinical services and direct Neurorehabilitation Service at Jackson Memorial Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center located in Miami, Fl. Responsibilities include attending on the impatient service, staffing the TBI clinic and performing consultations. Experience in spasticity management including Botox injections and baclofen pump refills is desirable. The faculty member is expected to work well in a team environment, relate effectively with patients and their families and colleagues, posses a strong commitment to teaching our PM&R residents and medical students, and have the goal of developing a career in academic physiatrist.
Requirements: The candidate must have a FL medical license and be a board certified/qualified physiatrist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for a full-time academic appointment.
Application Process: Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Diana D. Cardenas, MD, MHA
Professor and Chair
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Phone: (305) 243-9516
Fax: (305) 243-4650
Email: dcardenas@med.miami.edu
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
This ad was placed September 29, 2011. AAP
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 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine 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, especially as relates to management of patients with spinal cord injury.
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 September 26, 2011. AAP
Academic Physiatrist - Musculoskeletal Physician
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic-clinician track. The successful applicant will have experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on musculoskeletal medicine, pain, spine, or sports medicine. Fellowship training is highly desirable. Responsibilities include working closely with other surgical and non-surgical teams to provide the highest level of musculoskeletal, spine, and sports medicine services to a wide range of patients. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in Education and Clinical Care. Candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible.
We are seeking candidates interested in expanding our spine, sports and musculoskeletal medicine services in partnership with surgical subspecialists and the allied rehabilitative teams across the Penn Medicine Health System. Such candidates must have excellent clinical training, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to furthering our outpatient clinical services and advancing our academic missions.
Selected candidates must have well developed technical skills and be able to lead an effective multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. In addition, as an academic faculty member, the selected candidate will be able to teach medical students and residents. Skill in electrodiagnostic evaluations is a plus. Experienced physiatrists with a track record of building programs are strongly encouraged to apply.
The University of Pennsylvania is a top medical institution in the United States with a rich academic culture. Philadelphia has all the amenities of a metropolitan center - professional sports, museums, parks - and provides a great place for working and living.
Applications will be reviewed from November, 2011 to March, 2012.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
This ad was placed September 20, 2011. AAP
Apply for this position online at: http://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty_ad/index.php/g3314085/d2723
ACADEMIC PHYSIATRIST - Consult Physician
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic-clinician track. The successful applicant will have experience in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on developing a consultative service. Responsibilities include leading the development of the consultative services at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Working closely with our Attendings at the Pennsylvania Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, care pathways will be developed and instituted to optimize a seamless continuum of care for patients with a variety of disabling conditions. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in Education and Clinical Care. Candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible.
This individual will work closely with referring physicians, our team of nurse liaisons and our current consultative service providers to best coordinate patient centered post-acute care.
Candidate will have excellent clinical training, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to furthering our clinical consultative services and advancing our academic missions. Fellowship training or special expertise in an area of PM&R - stroke rehabilitation, brain injury, or spinal cord injury is desirable, but not required. The outstanding physiatrist will have a strong desire to further our clinical care, science, and education. Building a post-acute system for the University of Pennsylvania is a major focus of the department and the institution. The University of Pennsylvania is a top medical institution in the United States. Philadelphia has all the amenities of a metropolitan center - professional sports, museums, parks - and provides a great place for working and living.
Applications will be reviewed from November, 2011 to March, 2012.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply for this position online at: http://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty_ad/index.php/g3314085/d2721
This ad was placed September 20, 2011. AAP
PHYSIATRIST
The University of Kansas Medical Center, a premier academic medical center specializing in academic medicine, research and patient care has immediate openings for the following positions in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. Outpatient services are provided in the Marc A. Asher Spine Center, a newly opened multidisciplinary facility with on-site clinics, imaging (ultrasound, x-ray, CT and MRI), electrodiagnostics lab, therapy gym and surgery center.
Assistant/Associate Professor
Generalist PM&R position. Physician will be responsible for comprehensive inpatient care, acute care hospital consulting services and participation in outpatient clinics along with teaching and scholarly activity. Requires BC/BE in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prefer fellowship training in Spine/Musculoskeletal Medicine.
APPLY ONLINE ONLY AT: http://jobs.kumc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=180966
Assistant/Associate Professor
Outpatient-Musculoskeletal/Spine Specialist. Physician will be responsible for management of spinal/musculoskeletal disorders along with teaching and scholarly activity. Requires BC/BE in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Prefer fellowship training in Spine/Musculoskeletal Medicine.
APPLY ONLINE ONLY AT: http://jobs.kumc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=180967
For additional information please contact:
Raj Mitra, M.D.
Professor and Chairman, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
c/o Raymond Franklin, Administrator
tel 913-588-6776, email rfranklin3@kumc.edu
An EO/AA Employer www.kumc.edu
This ad was placed August 22, 2011. AAP
Cancer Physiatrist/Assistant Professor
Department Name: Rehabilitation Medicine
Job Title: Cancer Physiatrist/Assistant Professor
Description: The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is seeking a cancer physiatrist to join our program. The physiatrist will provide clinical services and serve as a Medical Director at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) and perform inpatient consultations. The primary responsibilities of this position will include: 1) providing clinical services to cancer rehabilitation outpatients at SCCC, inpatient consultations, outpatient clinics and interventional pain procedures; 2) the major areas of the responsibility as the Medical director is to assist the hospital in defining the scope and characteristics of cancer rehabilitation services provided at the hospital, to assist in developing standards of care in each rehabilitation discipline practiced at the hospital; 3) participate in the teaching of residents and fellows and in guiding their research activities.
Requirements: The candidate must have a FL medical license and be a board certified/qualified physiatrist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for a full-time academic appointment.
Application Process: Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Diana D. Cardenas, MD, MHA
Professor and Chair
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Phone: (305) 243-9516
Fax: (305) 243-4650
Email: dcardenas@med.miami.edu
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
This ad was placed August 8, 2011. AAP
ACADEMIC PHYSIATRIST POSITIONS
The Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in coordination with the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center is 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) One position for the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center is available that entails primarily the treatment of patients in need of musculoskeletal and pain management services in an outpatient setting, with some inpatient activity. Subspeciality training or special expertise in pain management and interventional procedures is highly regarded.
2) One position is available in the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin interdisciplinary SpineCare program. This position would involve primarily outpatient services. Outpatient services includes musculoskeletal medicine, interventional procedures and other spine related treatments. Subspecialty training or special expertise in pain management and interventional procedures is preferred
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 30 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 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 2009-10, faculty received approximately $160 million in external support for research, teaching, training and related purposes, of which approximately $147 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
This ad was placed July 17, 2011. AAP
Become Tomorrow’s Rehabilitation Researcher!
Join the Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program
Where is the evidence base for rehabilitation treatments? How can we support the value of rehabilitation with payers and policy makers?
Rehabilitation research is the key, and well-trained rehabilitation researchers are needed for the job! We offer NIH-funded research training fellowships at competitive salaries to selected individuals to study with a nationally prominent mentor of their choice for up to 3 years. The goal of the program is to train a cohort of physiatric researchers-focusing on both adult and pediatric rehabilitation topics-who can compete successfully for NIH and other research funds, and who can contribute original research to the advancement of the field. PGY2 and PGY3 residents, and academic faculty members within 5 years of completing their training, are invited to attend a research training workshop held at the annual meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists, to help them prepare for the funded RMSTP fellowship. Applications for the research training workshop are due December 1, 2011. Applications for the NIH-funded fellowships are due September 1st of each year. For more information visit the AAP website, www.physiatry.org or contact the RMSTP Program Coordinator, Mary Czerniak, at meczerni@einstein.edu or (215) 663-6592.
This ad was placed July 13, 2011. AAP
PGY-3 PM&R Resident
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Metropolitan Hospital/New York Medical College Residency Training Program has an unexpected opening for a PGY-3 PM&R resident available August 1, 2011. The candidate must have satisfactorily completed one year of training in Medicine or Surgery and at least 8 months of inpatient training in a Rehab unit. To apply, please contact Linda Damiano at 1-914 594-4275, e-mail address-pmr@nymc.edu.
This ad was placed July 13, 2011. AAP
Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
Program Location
National Rehabilitation Hospital
Program Type
Brain Injury, TBI, Neurorehabilitation
Duration of Program
One or Two Years
ACGME Accredited
No
Director Name
Michael Yochelson, MD
Fellowship Program Director
Medical Director of Brain Injury Programs
Associate Medical Director of Neurological Programs
Address, with City, State, and Zip Code
National Rehabilitation Hospital
102 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone Number
(202) 877-1686
Fax Number
(202) 882-4858
E-mail Address
Michael.R.Yochelson@MedStar.Net
Program Web site
http://www.nrhrehab.org/Education+And+Training/Fellowships/Neurorehabilitation+Fellowship/default.aspx
Fellowship Description
Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
National Rehabilitation Hospital in conjunction with Georgetown University Hospital offers a fellowship in Brain Injury Medicine. Two tracks are currently available: a one-year clinical track and a two-year clinical-research track.
The fellowship will provide an additional year of training to develop skills necessary for the management of brain injury patients who require acute inpatient rehabilitation and long-term outpatient management. In addition to extensive experience on the inpatient rehabilitation units at NRH, the fellow will have the opportunity to do rotations at both Washington Hospital Center and Georgetown University in neuro-critical care, neuro-rehabilitation and various neurological subspecialties.
The fellow will also have the opportunity to work closely and train with the neuropsychology staff and its post-doctoral candidates. Research is required during both the one-year clinical and the two-year clinical-research tracks.
The program is open to applicants who are board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or Neurology. For more information, please contact Dr. Michael Yochelson, Fellowship Program Director, at 202-877-1686 or via email at Michael.R.Yochelson@MedStar.net.This ad was placed June 17, 2011. AAP
Pediatric Physiatrist
Eastern Virginia Medical School
The Eastern Virginia Medical School Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation seeks a double boarded or fellowship trained pediatric physiatrist for faculty position. The selected applicant will join a pediatric physiatrist in practice at the Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters, a full service, free standing pediatric hospital with 180 beds and an 8 bed inpatient acute rehabilitation unit. Practice includes a busy outpatient practice and participation in multiple subspecialty clinics. Pediatric physiatrists manage a Baclofen Pump Program and Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy Program among other activities.
Eastern Virginia Medical School is the only school of medicine founded by a grassroots effort of the local community. Since the first class matriculated in 1973, the school has graduated more than 2300 physicians, including numerous academic physicians, researchers and practicing clinicians as well as an astronaut. The school's faculty members have received national teaching awards including the Humanism in Medicine award from the AAMC in 2005. The Theresa A. Thomas Clinical Skills Teaching and Assessment Center at EVMS is one of the first and largest of its type and serves as a regional resource for graduate and undergraduate medical students. EVMS students have twice won the AAMC Nickens Award for community service.
EVMS is the largest biomedical research institution in southeastern Virginia and is currently building an $80 million expansion, including a new building, to provide additional instructional space and an area dedicated to translational research. Medical research at EVMS resulted in the first baby born in the United States by in vitro fertilization. Prostrate cancer detection and diabetes management are areas of special expertise and research endeavor at EVMS. The Department of PM&R currently partners with nearby Old Dominion University in research on stroke rehabilitation using virtual reality systems, in addition to other projects.
Norfolk, Virginia is one of seven sister cities in the Tidewater area of Virginia, often referred to as Hampton Roads, with a population base of 1.5 million. Situated on the Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk is 15 minutes from the ocean front of Virginia Beach. Norfolk boasts a fine symphony orchestra, an outstanding opera company, a world class museum, and multiple venues for performing arts. Sports events include the Tidewater Tides baseball team, multiple college level athletic activities, an abundance of water sport opportunities from kayaking to windsurfing, and a regional sports complex for youth and adults in Virginia Beach. In addition to cultural and sports activities, the area's rich history provides wonderful opportunities for study and exploration. An excellent public school system, including public universities, round out the cultural advantages of the area.
Competitive salary and faculty rank commensurate with experience. EVMS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is a Drug & Tobacco Free Workplace
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Interested parties should send curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to Jean E. Shelton, MD at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of PM&R, 721 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, Virginia 23507 or contact her at (757) 446-8496 (office)/(757) 446-5969 (fax), E-mail address: sheltonje@evms.edu.
This ad was placed May 26, 2011. AAP
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Chair/Head
University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, Èlisabeth Bruyère Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is looking for a visionary leader to be its next Chair/Head at the University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital and Elisabeth Bruyère.
As the Nation's Capital, Ottawa is one of Canada's most historic and beautiful cities to live and work in. In 2009 the Martin Prosperity Institute ranked Ottawa as the best overall out of 145 Canadian cities in terms of livability. Ottawa is the most educated city in the country with the highest per capita concentration of post-secondary graduates. Over one million people from all over the world call Ottawa home and live in a charming city teeming with metropolitan panache, abundant cultural influences and magnificent natural beauty.
The Ottawa Hospital has the distinction of being the Capital's primary health services provider covering a Local Health Integrated Network of hospitals and care providers spanning over 20,000 km2. The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre provides tertiary and quaternary rehabilitation services for an expanded population of 1.2 million people or 9.5% of the population of the province of Ontario and has been increasing at a rate of 1%/year. We build a culture of teamwork, celebration, recognition and professional and personal growth by attracting highly skilled and passionate staff and physicians who are focused on providing each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.
As part of Bruyère Continuing Care, Èlisabeth Bruyère Hospital is situated in the heart of the Byward Market. Bruyère Continuing care is Ottawa's second largest health care provider and Ottawa's largest provider of stroke rehabilitation.
Members of PM&R specialize in the care and rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities and provide inpatient, outpatient and outreach services for patients with amputations, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, chronic lung disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and communications disorders.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Demonstrated academic and clinical leadership
- University rank of Associate or Full Professor
- Doctorate of Medicine (MD) Degree
- Certificate in PM&R by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or be eligible for certification)
- License in Ontario (or be eligible for licensure)
- Bilingual (French/English) would be an asset.
Candidates are encouraged to submit their application including an up to date CV to:
Office of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre
Room 2308-A
505 Smyth Rd,
Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M2
Canada
Fax: 613-737-6877
Or by e-mail to: smccumber@ottawahospital.on.ca
This ad was placed April 26, 2011. AAP
Rehabilitation/PhD Biomedical Engineer Researcher
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio is recruiting for a full-time PhD Biomedical Engineer Researcher to join our Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Rehabilitation Research Team and lead clinical research efforts in the arena of post-stroke recovery. The successful candidate will be have a PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, with a consistent track record of successful federal extramural funding support (NIH) as a Principal Investigator and relevant peer-reviewed publications focused on neuromuscular applications of electrical stimulation. Support (space and equipment) will be provided for clinical research activities, based on extramural funding. Academic appointment will be commensurate with experience.
MetroHealth Medical Center, a 450 bed tertiary care hospital affiliated with Case School of Medicine, is the regional Level I Trauma Center and features JCAHO and CARF accredited PM&R inpatient and outpatient services. PM&R is an integral member of the Trauma Team, with a major clinical and academic focus on neurologic rehabilitation. Our 68 PM&R beds are divided into distinct rehabilitation units for stroke, spinal cord injury and brain injury, with outpatient clinic facilities on campus as well as community-based satellites. The Department includes more than 30 full and part time faculty, an 21 resident training program, SCIM Fellowship, and more than 160 clinical and support staff. We feature funded research programs in functional electrical stimulation (FES), health care services/health policy research, and geriatric rehabilitation, among others. MetroHealth Medical Center is known for providing outstanding healthcare to a diverse population in a dynamic educational and training environment, and fostering the career development of our faculty members. 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 School of Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center
2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998
Phone: 216-778-3205; FAX: 216-778-7393; Email: gclark@metrohealth.org
In employment, as in education, MetroHealth Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University are committed to Equal Opportunity and World Class Diversity.
This ad was placed March 4, 2011. AAP
The Sports Medicine Center at mayo clinic in Rochester, MN IS Seeking candidates for a staff position in the Department of PM&R, with a portion of practice time to be spent in the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center.
Additional practice areas may include other musculoskeletal practices of the Department.
The Mayo Sports Medicine Center is a world class facility for the evaluation of sport, fitness, and activity related musculoskeletal injuries. The patient population ranges from local and regional school age athletes to professional and masters athletes to fitness enthusiasts. On-site services include physical therapy, athletic training, sports psychology, ultrasound-guided injections and evaluation, and sports nutrition.
The Center is actively involved in research and education efforts, and is recognized nationally and internationally for musculoskeletal ultrasound applications. The Center supports one PM&R Sports Medicine Fellow in an ACGME accredited fellowship. Applicants should be PM&R residency graduates; a fellowship in Sports Medicine and experience with musculoskeletal ultrasound is also recommended.
Mayo Clinic is a large multispecialty practice with over 2900 staff physicians and scientists and exceptional resources for both clinical and academic activities. Its location in Rochester, MN, combines the ease of small city living with easy access to additional cultural and entertainment opportunities in nearby Minneapolis/St. Paul. Local schools are excellent. The compensation package at the Mayo Clinic is highly competitive and includes exceptional professional benefits. To learn more about Mayo Clinic and Rochester, MN please visit
www.mayoclinic.org/physician-jobs.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of interests and goals, along with the names and contact information of three references via email to:
EdwardLaskowski, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine Center
Mayo Clinic
200 First Street SW • Rochester, MN 55905
Email: laskowski.edward@mayo.edu
Mayo Foundation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity educator and employer. Post offer/pre-employment drug screening is required. ©2010 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
This ad was placed March 4, 2011. AAP
The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at mayo clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a full-time, board certified/board-eligible General Academic Physiatrist for Outpatient and Hospital Consultation Practice.
The successful candidate will join our large and thriving department of 44 physiatrists and over 330 allied health staff.
This individual will provide general physiatric consultation to our outpatient and inpatient practice that is part of a large multidisciplinary practice of over 1,000 clinicians in various primary care and specialty practice areas at Mayo Clinic. Involvement in rehabilitation research and participation in the education of residents and fellows is also expected.
The ideal candidate would have interest in the care of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and join 6 outstanding SCI rehabilitation experts in pursuing practice development, teaching and research in SCI rehabilitation. Our SCI practice includes a busy inpatientrehabilitation clinic, hospital consult service and outpatient clinic, all CARF accredited.
Mayo Clinic physicians enjoy a great lifestyle and a stimulating clinical practice with highly competitive pay and benefits, and abundant opportunities for research with multi-disciplinary collaboration. Located in Southeastern Minnesota, Rochester is a growing community of over 100,000 people. Excellent schools, affordable housing, art and sport centers, safe and clean neighborhoods, supportive communities and the hub of Southern Minnesota all characterize the city. Rochester is located only 80 miles from the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. To learn more about Mayo Clinic and Rochester, MN please visit www.mayoclinic.org/physician-jobs.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:
Jeffrey Thompson, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Mayo Clinic
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Email: thompson.jeffrey@mayo.edu
Mayo Foundation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity educator and employer. Post offer/pre-employment drug screening is required. ©2010 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
This ad was placed March 3, 2011. AAP
Busy practice looking for board certified physiatrist for inpatient and outpatient services in a university setting. Position available now in Chicago, Illinois. Partnership opportunities included. Experience doing EMG, Pump, Spasticity injections strongly encouraged
Contact E-mail: 2011pmr@gmail.com
This ad was placed February 25, 2011. AAP
University of Missouri - Columbia
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Position: The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Missouri - Columbia, has a faculty position opening for a physiatrist at the assistant/associate professor level. Position is on the clinical track (non-tenure).
Responsibilities: Primary physiatry services will be inpatient and outpatient general rehabilitation. Outpatient opportunities exist for electrodiagnosis. The preferred applicant will also have interventional pain management experience. Responsibilities include teaching, research collaboration, and rotating call coverage at Howard A. Rusk Rehabilitation Center.
Minimum Qualifications: Completed a residency training program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, board certified or board eligible in PM&R, and licensed or license-eligible in the state of Missouri.
Application Procedures: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, vita, and three letters of reference to: Gregory Worsowicz, M.D., M.B.A., Chairman and Professor of Clinical PM&R, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, DC046.00, University of Missouri - Columbia, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed starting immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired. Visit our website at http://som.missouri.edu/pmr for additional information about the department.
The University of Missouri - Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the MU ADA coordinator.
This ad was placed February 24, 2011. AAP
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time board-certified/board-qualified physiatrist for our growing department.
This extraordinary position offers ample opportunity for patient care, teaching, and research in a collegial environment of the highest caliber. Clinical and academic track appointments are available. Clinical experience, enthusiasm, strong communication skills, 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, performance-based supplement, and outstanding benefits.
PM&R Inpatient/Outpatient Attending
Duties include: Attending Physiatrist for Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program, physiatric consultation on medical and surgical patients, and participation in our active outpatient practice. This position is located at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, a member of the Johns Hopkins Health System.
We offer extraordinary opportunities in general PM&R, burn and wound care, arthritis rehabilitation, chronic pain, and brain injury rehabilitation.
For further information contact:
Richard Zorowitz, MD
Associate Professor and Chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Avenue,
Building AA, Level 01, Room 1654
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 550-5299: Office (410) 550-1345: Fax
(443) 632-4784: Cell rzorowi1@jhmi.edu: Email
Johns Hopkins is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
This ad was placed February 23, 2011. AAP
East Carolina University
Assistant Professor
Job Description: The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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 will 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.
The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affilitated with Pitt County Memorial Hospital. PCMH is the flagship hospital for University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an appropriately accredited institution.
Instructions to Applicants: In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and names of three references with contact information noted addressed to the following:
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
Email: moored@ecu.edu
www.ecu.edu/rehab
www.uhseast.com
Department Homepage - http://www.ecu.edu/rehab
East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities.
Individuals requested accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).
Proper documentation of identity and employability is required at the time of employment.
This ad was placed February 14, 2011. AAP
Medical Director
Brain Injury Program
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) is seeking a distinguished Physiatrist, with demonstrated abilities as a leader, for its Brain Injury Program.
Our comprehensive Brain Injury Program is centered at our flagship hospital on the Northwestern Medical Center Campus in downtown Chicago. This interdisciplinary program includes inpatient care on a 20 bed brain injury unit and a large outpatient practice. The Medical Director will lead a comprehensive team including physical, occupational and speech therapists, psychologists, care managers and nurses who focus on the medical and rehabilitation needs of individuals who have suffered a brain injury. Our brain injury program is a designated Brain Injury Model System through NIDRR.
Clinical responsibilities include both an inpatient and outpatient practice. In addition to clinical care, physicians within the program provide education and training to residents in our ACGME approved training program, training of fellows and oversee research efforts in the treatment and recovery of individuals with brain injuries.
The candidate must possess the following qualifications: be board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with at least seven years of experience beyond residency training, and have a demonstrated expertise and passion in Brain Injury Medicine, have demonstrated research success in areas linked to brain injury supported by peer reviewed publications and a history of extramural funding. Moreover, the candidate must show demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills and qualify for faculty appointment in the Department of PMR at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified candidates should submit their C.V. to:
James Sliwa, DO
Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, Chief Quality and Safety Officer
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
345 E. Superior
Chicago, IL 60611
email: jsliwa@ric.org
www.ric.org
Medical Director
General Rehabilitation Program
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) is seeking a distinguished Physiatrist, with demonstrated abilities as a leader, for its General Rehabilitation Program and to assist in the administration of its Residency Training Program.
As the largest inpatient program at our flagship hospital, The General Rehabilitation Program encompasses a broad spectrum of diagnoses including Cancer, Cardiac Conditions, Transplants, Neurologic Conditions and Deconditioning related to immobility. The Medical Director will lead a comprehensive team of physical, occupational and speech therapists, psychologists, care managers and nurses. Clinical responsibilities include both an inpatient and outpatient practice.
Our ACGME approved Residency Training Program provides education to 40 trainees. The educational responsibility for this leader includes clinical teaching and assisting the Program Director in the administration of the program.
The candidate must possess the following qualifications: be board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with at least seven years of experience beyond residency training. Moreover, the candidate must show previous experience in medical education, demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills and qualify for faculty appointment in the Department of PMR at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified candidates should submit their C.V. to:
James Sliwa, DO
Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, Chief Quality and Safety Officer
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
345 E. Superior
Chicago, IL 60611
email: jsliwa@ric.org
www.ric.org
Medical Director
Center for Pain Management
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) is seeking a distinguished Physiatrist, with demonstrated abilities as a leader, for its expanding Pain Management Center.
Our comprehensive outpatient pain center is recognized as a leading center for care in the nation. It continues to grow in the range and complexity of subacute and chronic pain conditions treated. RIC’s interdisciplinary pain management program is located in a state of the art facility and the Medical Director would lead a team that specializes in pain management which includes physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, nurse educators and vocational rehabilitation counselors. The opportunity to develop an interventional spine practice is also available. RIC’s Center for Pain Management also serves as a primary site for the training of residents and fellows in our ACGME approved training programs with extensive research efforts in the area of pain management.
The candidate must possess the following qualifications: be board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management with at least seven years of clinical experience beyond residency training, have demonstrated research expertise in pain management supported by peer reviewed publications and a history of extramural funding. Moreover, the candidate must show demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills and qualify for faculty appointment in the Department of PMR at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified candidates should submit their C.V. to:
James Sliwa, DO
Chief Medical Officer, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs, Chief Quality and Safety Officer
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
345 E. Superior
Chicago, IL 60611
email: jsliwa@ric.org
www.ric.org
The ads above were placed February 9, 2011. AAP
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking several full time faculty members for our growing department. The department is ranked by US News Best Hospitals and is the #2 NIH funded PM&R department nationally. The positions offer opportunities for teaching, research and administrative leadership. Candidates must be board certified/eligible physiatrists, who successfully demonstrate strong organizational, communication, teaching and leadership skills. Clinical and academic track appointments are available and the positions are well supported by superb staff and facilities. We are recruiting for the following positions:
- General Physiatrist - involves inpatient, EMG, outpatient, and consult responsibilities.
- Pediatric Physiatrist - involves outpatient and consult responsibilities with no call. We are looking for an individual to lead our pediatric program as the Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
- Pain Medicine Physiatrist – involves an outpatient spine practice. Pain fellowship training is preferred.
These positions offer highly competitive salaries and generous benefits. All positions are available effective July 2011.
Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita and cover letter to:
Michael L. Boninger, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Director
UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
boninger@upmc.edu
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
PHYSIATRIST
ACUTE INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Seeks the Services of a Full-Time General Board Eligible/Certified PHYSIATRIST
Duties include the inpatient management of patients encompassing a wide spectrum of disorders including amputees, spinal disease, multitrauma and deconditioning.
A general outpatient rehabilitation clinic is included.
Qualified applicants will earn an academic appointment to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. Helen Hayes Hospital is affiliated with NewYork Presbyterian Healthcare System and Columbia University and is operated by the
NYS Department of Health.
Please send CV to
John T. Pellicone, M.D., Medical Director
Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993-1195
Fax 845-786-4526 or email to
Humanresources@helenhayeshosp.org
An EO/AA Employer
This ad was placed March 30, 2010. AAP
Chief, Rehabilitation Service
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Chief for the Rehabilitation Service. Candidates must meet the criteria for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level, and have demonstrated outstanding clinical, academic and leadership skills. The position offers the opportunity to lead a clinical program that provides the full complement of physical medicine and rehabilitation services for adults and children. Candidates for this position should have competence in electrodiagnostic, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal medicine and preferably have experience in cancer rehabilitation. The individual must be BC/BE in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Candidates should have a record of leadership, accomplishment and innovation in both clinical and academic areas.
Interested applicants are requested to send their curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Lisa M. DeAngelis, MD, Chair, Search Committee, Chairman
Deptartment of Neurology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10065.
Fax: 212-717-3296
E-mail: deangell@mskcc.org.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is committed to Equal Opportunity through Affirmative Action; therefore, members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
The Best Cancer Care. Anywhere.
www.mskcc.org
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