Cancer Rehab Physiatrist

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, invite applications for a full-time general physiatrists with an interest in cancer rehabilitation.

The position offers inpatient, consultative and outpatient roles at our Cancer Center, with opportunities to collaborate with clinicians and scientists in cancer care.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in PM&R; strong organizational, communication, teaching and leadership skills.
• Fellowship training in cancer rehabilitation desirable but not required.
• Clinical and academic track appointments available within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general rehabilitation services with focus on cancer patients across pre-, during-, and post-treatment stages.
• Inpatient, consultative, and outpatient management within the UPMC Cancer Center.
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and administrative leadership within a thriving academic environment.

Skills

PM&R board certification

Leadership

Teaching

Research experience

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the University of Pittsburgh School ofMedicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitationare seeking a full‐time general physiatristwith an interest in Cancer Rehabilitation for our growing department. The candidate will provide general rehabilitation services with a focus on care for patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses, prior to, during and after treatment. The candidate will have a consultative and outpatient role at our UPMC Cancer Center. The faculty member will have the opportunity to interact with a dynamic and growing community of clinicians and scientists interested in cancer care within the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. The successful candidates must have an interest in both inpatient, consultative, and outpatient management of patients with cancer and medical frailty/general rehabilitation needs. We offeropportunities for teaching, research and administrative leadership.

Candidate must be board certified/eligible in PM&R and successfully demonstrate strong organizational, communication, teaching and leadership skills. Fellowship training in cancer rehabilitation desirable but not required. Clinical and academic track appointments are available, and the positions are well supported by superb staff and facilities.

In addition to the qualifications above:

• Appointment at the Associate Professor level generally requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstratedscholarly productivity in research, teaching, and/or administrative leadership and service.
• Appointment at the full Professor level generally requires a minimum of 10 years of experience and ability to demonstratethe attainment of superior stature and national/international reputation in their field of knowledge.

Evidence of scholarly productivity is required for appointment in the tenure stream, including teaching and academic service, publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals, and a history of successful funding acquisition.The primary requirement for conferral of tenure is an outstanding record of sustained independent scholarship across the various activities listed above.

These positions offer highly competitive salaries and generous benefits.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affi… EOE, including disability/vets.