Associate Professor, Term

University of Louisville; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville Health Sciences Center seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Academic Physiatrist to join the Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Opportunities exist in inpatient and outpatient settings at Frazier Rehabilitation Institute with a strong focus on teaching, research, and clinical care.

The ideal candidate will show clinical and scholarly interest in rehabilitation medicine and neurorehabilitation, with a path toward

Qualifications

• MD with board certification or eligibility in Physiatry.
• Experience or interest in general rehabilitation medicine and neurorehabilitation.
• Academic medicine experience and a track record in teaching or research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through interview, history, and examinations in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Formulate and implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans.
• Prescribe medications, order tests, and monitor treatment responses.
• Share clinical expertise with trainees and staff.
• Document care accurately and timely in the medical record.

Skills

Clinical rehabilitation medicine

Neurorehabilitation

Academic medicine

Education

Medical Doctorate degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

## Associate Professor, TermApply: Health Sciences Center: Full time: Posted 20 Days Ago: End Date: October 6, 2026 (14 days left to apply): R108856**Department:**Neurological Surgery**Location:**Health Sciences Center**Time Type:**Full time**Worker Type:**Regular**Job Req ID:**R108856**Position Description:*****The University of Louisville is*** seeking a board‐certified, or board‐eligible Academic Physiatrist, to join our expanding Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. We welcome applicants with interests in general rehabilitation medicine and neurorehabilitation. Clinical opportunities are available in both inpatient and outpatient settings at Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, the U.S. News & World Report–recognized Top Rehabilitation Hospital in Kentucky. This exceptional academic program offers abundant opportunity for teaching, research, and clinical practice in a collegial environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical, academic, and research interests in general rehabilitation medicine and/or neurorehabilitation as well as the desire to advance toward becoming our PM&R Residency Program Director, with a commitment to educate residents and treat patients. The PM&R Residency Program started over 50 years ago. It is a categorical program with four residents per year. We achieve a 100% match rate each year with all our graduating residents securing the fellowship of their choice. The University of Louisville and UofL Health offer competitive salary and outstanding benefits as well as a supportive and collaborative environment.**Essential Functions:*** Assesses the physical status of clients through interview, health history and physical examination and both inpatient and outpatient services.* Formulates treatment plans for health problems and follow-ups.* Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests and routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.* Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.* Shares clinical expertise with personnel.* Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely manner.**Other Functions:*** Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Education:*** Medical Doctorate degree**Experience:*** Epic EMR experience is preferred.* Strong computer and keyboarding skills**Licensure:*** Physician license for state of Kentucky**Certification:*** ACLS/BLS Certification**Equal Employment Opportunity**The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.