Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

UT Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Medical School's Department of Neurology at UT Austin is recruiting a pediatric rehabilitation medicine physician to join the Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. The role emphasizes excellent clinical care, education, and opportunities for scholarly work within a multidisciplinary pediatric program.

The Pediatric Neurosciences program collaborates with Dell Children's Hospital, offering inpatient and outpatient services and a path to academic appointment at Dell Medical School.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Fellowship training in pediatric rehabilitation medicine.
• Eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Eligible for faculty appointment at Dell Medical School.
• Texas medical license and hospital privileges required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric rehabilitation medicine clinical care.
• Educate residents and fellows in PRM.
• Pursue scholarly contributions in academic medicine.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Education focus

Physiatry

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Job description

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Department of Neurology

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. https://www.utexas.edu/campus-life/medical-center with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About The Pediatric Neurosciences Program

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas Dell Medical School (DMS), in conjunction with the UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's, is recruiting a third physician for our pediatric rehabilitation medicine (PRM) team and Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. The UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's is a multidisciplinary program that encompasses child neurology, pediatric rehabilitation medicine (PRM), pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric neuropsychology, and pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. With two board-certified pediatric physiatrists, four experienced nurse practitioners, a lead programmatic therapist, a program coordinator, and a full complement of support staff, the Pediatric Rehabilitation Center offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for children with disabilities. The hospital supports an inpatient rehabilitation program, and outpatient space is available in the adjoining 44,000 square foot neurosciences clinic within the Dell Children's Specialty Pavilion.

The pediatric neurosciences program currently hosts a child neurology residency along with fellowships in pediatric epilepsy, pediatric headache, and pediatric neuropsychology. General PM&R residents train in the pediatric program, and we plan to add fellowships in pediatric rehabilitation medicine (PRM) and rehabilitation and pediatric neuromuscular disease.

Dell Children's Medical Center is a 300-bed freestanding facility that features a level 1 pediatric trauma center, a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit, a level 4 epilepsy center, and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence.

About The Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas Dell Medical School (DMS), in conjunction with the UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's, is recruiting a third physician for our pediatric rehabilitation medicine (PRM) team and Pediatric Rehabilitation Center. We seek an individual with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and the potential for scholarly contributions.

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, fellowship training in pediatric rehabilitation medicine and be eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at Dell Medical School - The University of Texas at Austin. Hiring is contingent upon obtaining a Texas medical license and the appropriate hospital privileges.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.