Pediatric Physiatrist, Duke Health

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust compensation plan

Generous retirement contributions

Health insurance

CME and relocation assistance

College tuition assistance for dependents

Job summary

Duke University Health System is searching for a skilled Pediatric Physiatrist to join their faculty in Durham, North Carolina. This position focuses on delivering comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation care and supporting the future NC Children’s Hospital while fostering a culture of teaching and mentorship.

The ideal candidate will have board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, along with a commitment to clinical excellence and a passion for advancing patient care within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in pediatric rehabilitation care.
• Experience in teaching and mentorship within an academic medical center.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric rehabilitation care for children.
• Manage patients with various pediatric conditions including cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Mentor and educate residents and fellows.

Skills

Pediatric rehabilitation medicine

Leadership potential

Clinical excellence

Mentorship and teaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Board certification in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Job description

Join Duke Division of Pediatrics!

Duke Health is seeking a talented Pediatric Physiatrist to join our faculty in Durham, North Carolina. As national leaders in research, patient care, and education, Duke Health is experiencing tremendous growth and is currently seeking a candidate with great clinical acumen to provide patients and families with high-quality, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate will be a mid-career physician with leadership potential and experience in pediatric rehabilitation medicine, demonstrating clinical excellence and a commitment to advancing patient care through innovation, teaching, and program development. This individual will play an important role in supporting the future NC Children’s Hospital and helping expand pediatric rehabilitation services across Duke Health.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric rehabilitation care for children with congenital and acquired neurologic, musculoskeletal, and developmental conditions.

• Manage patients with conditions including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular disorders, and other pediatric functional impairments.
• Collaborate closely with pediatric neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, neurology, therapy services, and multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Mentor and educate residents, fellows, and medical students, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous learning.
• Contribute to PM&R Division leadership, clinical program growth, and strategic initiatives aligned with the development of the future NC Children’s Hospital.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.
• 5–10 years of experience preferred, demonstrating excellence in pediatric rehabilitation care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Proven experience in teaching, mentorship, or clinical program development within an academic medical center or children’s hospital setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) within Duke Orthopaedic Surgery is dedicated to optimizing function, reducing pain, and improving quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and complex rehabilitation challenges. Learn more about the Duke PM&R Division.

Duke Health offers a robust compensation plan that rewards clinical productivity. Faculty members enjoy Duke benefits, including generous retirement contributions, health insurance, CME, relocation, and college tuition assistance for dependent children.

The Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is a growing region where two million residents experience diverse opportunities to grow their careers and enjoy life. From urban to suburban and rural family settings, the Triangle area has options for every lifestyle. Learn more about the Triangle.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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