Interventional Spine Physician - Faculty, DS&EM - Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a fellowship-trained interventional spine physician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to establish a robust clinical practice in spine and musculoskeletal medicine while collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about holistic treatment, mentorship, and research, contributing to the academic and clinical excellence of the institution. Engage in a supportive environment focused on health equity, where your expertise will enhance patient care and community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained interventional spine physician with a passion for holistic treatment.
• Experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound and a commitment to mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Establish a robust clinical practice in spine and musculoskeletal medicine.
• Mentor medical students and residents in spine and musculoskeletal medicine.
• Collaborate on research and community service initiatives.

Skills

Board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Interventional spine procedure competency

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Mentorship

Research and scholarly activity

Commitment to health equity

Education

Completion of NASS Interventional Spine fellowship

Completion of ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship

Job description

Job Details

The Department of Family and Community Medicine and the Department of Neurological Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University are seeking a fellowship-trained interventional spine physician as a faculty member in the Division of Sports Medicine and Exercise Medicine (DS&EM).

Job Description

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

1. Board certification or board eligibility in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
2. Completion of a North American Spine Society (NASS) Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine (ISMM) fellowship, or an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship, or demonstrate interventional spine procedure competency in practice.
3. A passion for the holistic treatment of spine and musculoskeletal disorders.
4. Experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
5. A passion for medical education, mentorship, and professional development.
6. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of medical professionals and administrators.
7. A passion for research and scholarly activity.
8. A strong commitment to health equity.
9. A growth mindset with interest and/or ability to develop new clinical and educational initiatives.

The faculty member will work closely with the DS&EM Division Director and the Department of Neurological Surgery to achieve the following objectives:

1. Establish a robust clinical practice in spine and musculoskeletal medicine.
2. Collaborate with surgical, therapy, behavioral health, and other ancillary services to deliver evidence-based, efficient care.
3. Serve as a role model for clinical excellence, productivity, and professionalism.
4. Participate as a core faculty member in the sports medicine fellowship, supporting fellows' clinical and professional development.
5. Mentor Thomas Jefferson University medical students and residents interested in spine and musculoskeletal medicine.
6. Collaborate on scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations.
7. Engage in the DS&EM community service initiatives.
8. Assist in recruiting incoming sports medicine fellows.

The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

Excellence in patient care is a core value of DS&EM. Our faculty come from diverse training backgrounds, offering unique perspectives on patient care, especially for athletes. We provide comprehensive musculoskeletal services, focusing on restoring quality of life and function, with personalized nutrition, exercise, and training advice. We also support patients managing chronic conditions who wish to maintain or increase physical activity. Our physicians work closely with surgical partners for seamless referrals.

Our sports medicine fellowship program, established in 1996, offers specialized training with a focus on clinical excellence and health equity. Our graduates hold leadership roles in various fellowships nationally and are integral in caring for collegiate and professional athletes. We also offer electives for medical students and residents.

The DS&EM collaborates with the Department of Neurological Surgery to provide evidence-based care for spine and musculoskeletal disorders. The ideal candidate will excel in working with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, therapists, and behavioral health professionals.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1015 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson, located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, is redefining healthcare and higher education to create unparalleled value. With over 65,000 staff, Jefferson is committed to high-quality, compassionate care, community health, professional training, and research. Founded in 1824, it comprises 10 colleges and three schools serving over 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, ranked among the top 15 not-for-profit health systems nationally, operates numerous hospitals and outpatient centers. Jefferson Health Plans offers broad health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Jefferson is dedicated to equal opportunity in education and employment, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.