Pain Medicine Physiatrist (PM&R) Faculty Opportunity

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a fellowship-trained Pain Medicine Physiatrist to join our academic faculty. You will contribute to a growing program and provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for acute and chronic pain conditions.

Join a leading academic medical center with opportunities to educate residents, participate in research, and shape clinical programs while pursuing leadership roles commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship.
• ABPMR board certified or eligible; eligible for Texas licensure prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered pain medicine care in an academic setting.
• Collaborate with PM&R and other specialties to coordinate treatments.
• Contribute to education of residents and fellows and engage in research/quality initiatives.
• Assist in shaping clinical programs and pursue leadership opportunities as appropriate.

Skills

Board-certified/eligible

Academic medicine

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME Pain Medicine fellowship

Texas medical licensure eligibility

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation seeks a fellowship-trained Pain Medicine Physiatrist to join our growing academic faculty in Dallas, TX.

Build your career within the nationally recognized rehabilitation program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, ranked the No.1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report (2026-2027) for the tenth consecutive year.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of our pain medicine services while building a rewarding clinical and academic career at one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with acute and chronic pain conditions and will work collaboratively with colleagues across PM&R and other specialties.

Depending on the candidate’s interests and experience, the position may include opportunities to help shape clinical programs, educate residents and fellows, participate in research and quality-improvement initiatives, mentor trainees, and pursue academic or departmental leadership roles. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

About the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

With more than 45 clinical faculty, 4+ research faculty, 10 practice locations, and 4 inpatient rehabilitation facilities, our faculty provide comprehensive rehabilitation care across a broad range of settings. Our department is committed to improving function, independence, and quality of life through excellence in patient care, education, and research.

We provide services at facilities across UT Southwestern Medical Center campuses, including UT Southwestern University Hospitals, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children’s Health, Scottish Rite for Children, the VA North Texas Health Care System, and affiliated locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Parkland Memorial Hospital serves as a primary teaching hospital for UT Southwestern and is a cornerstone of our academic mission. Our longstanding partnership provides an outstanding setting for clinical education, resident training, and the care of patients with a wide range of rehabilitation needs.

The Department is also part of the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidate Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree or foreign equivalent
• ABPMR Board certified/eligible
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure and its acquisition prior to the start of employment
• Commitment to providing excellence, patient-centered rehabilitation care

Join us in shaping the future of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation!

If interested, please submit a copy of your current CV and contact information for immediate consideration.

All inquiries and personal information will be kept confidential.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.