Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency
- Board-certified or board-eligible with the American Board of PM&R (ABPM&R)
- Minnesota medical license or eligibility
- Ability to obtain DEA certification (Minnesota)
- Eligibility for credentialing and privileging
- Strong interpersonal and teaching skills
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a passionate, dynamic academic physiatrist to join our growing department. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of academic physiatry while delivering outstanding care within the M Health Fairview system.
We are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible physiatrist who is passionate about patient-centered care, committed to mentoring the next generation of providers, and eager to contribute to a thriving academic environment.
About the Role:
As an academic physiatrist, you will play a vital role in the growth of our General Physiatry program. You will work closely with the PM&R leadership to enhance interdisciplinary care and expand services across the system. This position includes both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, along with participation in consult services and call coverage on a rotating basis.
As an academic physiatrist, you will play a vital role in the growth of our General Physiatry program. You’ll work closely with the PM&R leadership to enhance interdisciplinary care and expand services across the system.
You’ll also contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and have the opportunity to engage in research and scholarly activities that align with your interests and the department’s strategic goals.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive general physiatry care for a wide range of rehabilitation needs, including but not limited to stroke, spinal cord and brain injury, amputation care, spasticity and intrathecal baclofen pump management, prehabilitation, dystonia, and other complex neurological or medical conditions.
- Deliver inpatient consult services and participate in call coverage for the acute rehabilitation unit on a rotating basis. Provide cross-coverage for inpatient services as needed, such as for vacations.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with referring providers and clinical departments.
- Support the academic mission through teaching and mentoring trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and other allied health professionals.
- Contribute to scholarly activities, including research and academic initiatives, in alignment with departmental
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is committed to innovation, education, and clinical excellence. Our faculty work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting that fosters growth, research, and meaningful clinical impact. Learn more about our department at rehabmedicine.umn.edu.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
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This position will remain open until filled.
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
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