General Physiatrist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME time

Tuition benefits

PTO 25 days

Academic appointment

Dual employment option

Job summary

UPMC, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, seeks a full-time general physiatrist for inpatient rehabilitation and consultative/outpatient roles for neurorehabilitation patients. Interest in electrodiagnostic evaluations is a plus, with opportunities for teaching, research, and administrative leadership.

The role emphasizes clinical work (85–90%) with teaching, research and administration as the remainder, within a larger, established department and network.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent and BC/BE in PM&R with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.
• Associate Professor level generally requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and scholarly productivity.
• Full Professor level generally requires a minimum of 10 years of experience and national/international reputation.
• Scholarly productivity evidenced by teaching, research, publications, and funding history is required for tenure.

Responsibilities

• Clinical and academic track appointments are available.
• Join a well-established team of 40+ physiatrists and 13+ APPs within a department of 75+ full-time faculty.
• Position will be 85–90% clinical with the remainder dedicated to teaching, research, and administrative work.
• Call is approximately 1:8 weekends.

Skills

Electrodiagnostic experience

Teaching

Research

Administrative leadership

Inpatient rehabilitation

Team collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent, BC/BE in PM&R

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are seeking a full-time general physiatrist for our growing department. The candidate will provide general inpatient rehabilitation services within the UPMC Rehabilitation Network and have a consultative and outpatient role for patients with neurorehabilitation needs. Interest and experience in electrodiagnostic evaluations a plus. We offer opportunities for teaching, research and administrative leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD or equivalent be BC/BE in PM&R with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.
• Appointment at the Associate Professor level generally requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated scholarly 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 demonstrate the 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.

Opportunity Details

• Clinical and academic track appointments are available.
• Join a well-establishedteam of 40+ physiatrists and 13+ APPS, within a growing department of over 75 full-time faculty.
• This position will be 85-90% clinical with the remaining portion dedicated to teaching, research, and administrative.
• Call is approximately 1:8 weekends.

What we Offer

• Competitive rank and base salary commensurate with experience plus an outstanding benefit package and incentive bonus.
• CME time (5 work days) and allowance.
• Opportunity for full-time UPP employment or dual employment through UPP and University of Pittsburgh.
• Tuition benefits to attend University of Pittsburgh for faculty dependents.
• 25 days PTO.
• Assistant/Associate/Professor, Non-Tenure Academic appointment at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
• Research through University of Pittsburgh.

About UPMC

• UPMC Mercy Hospital was ranked #7 for Rehabilitation in the U.S. News and World Report in 2023.
• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer.
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals.
• Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites.
• UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
• Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh.

About the Community

• Internationally recognized culinary scene, and renowned centers of higher learning in the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie-Mellon University, as well as many additional nearby colleges and universities.
• Mid-size city with all the amenities of a large city and a friendly, community vibe.
• Known as the City of Bridges, with 446 bridges, it has more than any city in the country.
• Hit the Great Allegheny Passage, a 334-mile, car-free trail for hikers, runners and cyclists.
• Famous sports culture.
• Abundant with parks, museums, music, universities and much more!