Academic Physiatrist, Neurorehabilitation (Austin)

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School’s Department of Neurology is recruiting a full-time academic physiatrist to develop a comprehensive neurorehabilitation program in Austin. The candidate will diagnose and treat neurological injuries, lead education for medical students and residents, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and build a regional referral center with national impact.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for scholarly

Qualifications

• Board-certified in PM&R or eligible within two years of residency.
• Unrestricted Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment.
• Outstanding clinical teaching and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical content expert on adult neurorehabilitation for Dell Medical School
• Lead planning and growth of a new neurorehabilitation program and related clinics
• Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas
• Help create data/evaluation infrastructure to regularly assess clinical quality and costs
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate medical education curricula related to neurorehabilitation
• Train and mentor medical students and residents on new models of care
• Foster scientific inquiry within the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with UT Austin schools on value-based care models
• Comply with departmental policies and contribute to academic mission

Skills

Neurorehabilitation

Clinical teaching

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Program development

Academic research

Education

American Board PM&R certification

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School’s Department of Neurology is recruiting a full-time academic physiatrist to develop a comprehensive neurorehabilitation program in Austin. The candidate will diagnose and treat neurological injuries, lead education for medical students and residents, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and build a regional referral center with national impact.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for scholarly