Academic Physiatrist: Neuro-Rehab & Dystonia Specialist

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 218,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Continuing learning opportunities

Diversity initiatives

Job summary

The University of Minnesota's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine seeks an academic physiatrist to expand our neurotoxin services within the Neuro-Rehabilitation program. You will focus on clinical care across stroke, spinal cord injury, dystonia, and spasticity, while integrating teaching and research within M Health Fairview.

You will collaborate with PM&R leadership, mentor medical students, residents and fellows, and contribute to program development.

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.

Responsibilities

• Expand neurotoxin procedural care for a wide range of rehabilitation needs, including spasticity, dystonia, migraine, and other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
• Deliver comprehensive general physiatry care for a wide range of rehabilitation needs, including stroke, spinal cord and brain injury, amputation care, spasticity management, intrathecal baclofen pump management, prehabilitation, dystonia, and other complex neurological or medical conditions.
• Participate in call coverage for the acute rehabilitation unit on a rotating basis and 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 goals.

Skills

PM&R residency

Board-certified/eligible ABPMR

Minnesota license/eligibility

DEA certification

Credentialing & privileging

Mentoring & teaching

Education

ACGME PM&R residency

Job description

The University of Minnesota's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine seeks an academic physiatrist to expand our neurotoxin services within the Neuro-Rehabilitation program. You will focus on clinical care across stroke, spinal cord injury, dystonia, and spasticity, while integrating teaching and research within M Health Fairview.

You will collaborate with PM&R leadership, mentor medical students, residents and fellows, and contribute to program development.