Associate Professor, Inpatient Consultation Services

Eastern Virginia Medical School; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern Virginia Medical School is looking for a full-time PM&R physician for an academic faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This role focuses on inpatient PM&R consultations at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a recognized Level I Trauma Center.

Qualified candidates will have an MD or DO degree and complete PM&R residency training. The position includes responsibilities in education and curriculum development while fostering collaboration and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in academic medicine and commitment to combining clinical practice with education and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient PM&R consultations for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Evaluate and manage patients with impairments affecting the brain, spinal cord, and joints.
• Develop comprehensive rehabilitation plans focused on functional recovery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency

Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Eligibility for Virginia medical licensure and DEA certification

Job description

Full-time, salaried PM&R physician for an academic faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

This position is dedicated to inpatient PM&R consultation services at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH), a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center and quaternary referral center. Physicians will join a dynamic academic department committed to high-quality patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exceptional resident and medical student education.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient PM&R consultations for patients with complex medical, neurological, and trauma-related conditions at SNGH
• Evaluate and manage patients with impairments affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons
• Develop comprehensive rehabilitation plans focused on functional recovery and discharge planning
• Monitor patient progress, document clinical findings, and adjust treatment recommendations as needed
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, trauma teams, neurosurgery, orthopedics, therapists, case management, and nursing
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plans, and functional expectations
• Participate in weekend call rotation for inpatient rehabilitation/consult service duties

Academic Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise PM&R residents, medical students, and other learners
• Contribute to curriculum development, evaluation, and educational innovation
• Participate in academic, clinical, and/or quality improvement projects

Departmental Responsibilities

• Engage in departmental policy development, committees, and administrative responsibilities
• Foster a professional culture that aligns with EVMS and hospital policies

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency
• Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Eligibility for Virginia medical licensure and DEA certification
• Strong interest in academic medicine and commitment to combining clinical practice with education and scholarly activity
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills

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