Asst Prof/Clinical - Neuro-Physiatrist

Uconn Health Center; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

UConn Health in Farmington, CT, seeks a Neuro-Physiatrist at the Assistant Professor/Clinical level to advance an established PM&R clinical practice focused on CNS disorders and peripheral neuropathies. You will lead neurorehabilitation programs for stroke, Parkinson's, TBI, spinal disorders, and related conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes education of medical students and residents, direct supervision of neurorehabilitation services, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completed PM&R residency.
• Board certified or eligible in PM&R.
• Eligibility for unrestricted CT medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients with neurological conditions.
• Develop and direct neurorehabilitation programs with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead gait, movement, cognitive rehabilitation and driving assessments as appropriate.
• Incorporate advanced modalities such as EMG/NCS and TMS when applicable.
• Educate and train medical students and residents in outpatient and hospital settings.

Skills

Clinical neuro/neuromuscular rehab

Teaching medical students & residents

Electrodiagnostic testing experience (

Program development / leadership in MD

Education

MD/DO in Medicine

PM&R residency completed

ABPMR board certification or eligible

Connecticut medical license eligibility

Tools

EMG/NCS testing

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Job description

Job Description

UConn Health is seeking a qualified Neuro-Physiatrist at the Assistant Professor/Clinical level to further develop an established clinical practice in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), with a focus on the rehabilitation of Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders and peripheral neuropathies.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord disorders, disorders of consciousness and language, swallowing dysfunction, hypoxic brain injury, and central pain syndromes.

Working collaboratively with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, the physician will develop and direct specialized neurorehabilitation programs. These programs may include gait and movement training for patients with Parkinson's disease, rehabilitation of patients following stroke, cognitive rehabilitation and driving assessments for patients with brain injuries, and management of mobility, seating, and wheelchair needs for patients with ALS and other neuromuscular disorders.

Additional clinical responsibilities may include prosthetic management for amputees and the use of innovative rehabilitation modalities, including transcranial magnetic stimulation, as appropriate.

Depending on training and clinical interests, the physician may also perform electrodiagnostic evaluations, including electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies, and provide treatment for patients with neuromuscular disorders.

The selected candidate will also participate in the education and clinical training of medical students, medical residents, and neurology residents in outpatient and hospital settings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.


• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).


• Board certification or board eligibility in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) or an equivalent recognized certifying board.


• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Connecticut.


• Demonstrated clinical training or experience in the evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation management of patients with neurological or neuromuscular conditions.


• Ability to participate in clinical teaching and education of medical students and residents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in a relevant subspecialty, including Neuromuscular Medicine, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Pain Medicine, or a related field.


• Board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.


• Clinical experience in neurorehabilitation, including the management of patients with stroke, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord disorders, or other complex neurological conditions.


• Experience developing, implementing, or directing multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs.


• Training or experience in electrodiagnostic testing, including electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies.


• Experience managing patients with neuromuscular disorders, including ALS, peripheral neuropathies, and degenerative muscle diseases.


• Experience with advanced rehabilitation techniques, including gait and movement rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, and assistive technology.


• Experience with prosthetic management, wheelchair and seating assessments, or mobility-related rehabilitation.


• Experience teaching or supervising medical students, residents, or other healthcare trainees in an academic medical center.


• Demonstrated interest in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, or the development of innovative neurorehabilitation treatment programs.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Lazar John Greenfield, MD, PhD
Chairman, Department of Neurology
UConn Health

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