General Physiatrist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefit package

CME time and allowance

Tuition benefits for faculty dependents

25 days PTO

Opportunities for teaching and research

Job summary

A leading medical center in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time general physiatrist for its growing department. The candidate will provide general inpatient rehabilitation services and have consultative and outpatient roles. A minimum of an MD or equivalent, along with BC/BE in PM&R, is required. The job offers competitive rank, salary, academic appointments, and various benefits, including 25 days PTO and CME time. Join a well-established team and engage in teaching and research at a renowned institution.

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.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity is required for appointment in the tenure stream.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity is required for tenure track, including teaching, publications and funded activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide general inpatient rehabilitation services.
• Consultative and outpatient role for neurorehabilitation patients.
• Teach, research, and engage in administrative leadership.
• Call is approximately 1:8 weekends.

Skills

Electrodiagnostic evaluations

General inpatient rehabilitation services

Scholarly productivity

Teaching

Administrative leadership

Education

MD or equivalent

BC/BE in PM&R

Job description

Overview

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-established team 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!