Physical Medicine and Rehab - Physician

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX invites General Physiatrists to join our academic faculty within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, offering inpatient or outpatient practice and opportunities to develop a clinical focus in spasticity management or cerebral palsy care.

The department values teaching, mentorship, and collaboration across PM&R and related specialties, with a commitment to patient-centered rehabilitation care and excellence in education and

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent required.
• ABPMR Board certified or eligible.
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure and its acquisition prior to start of employment.
• Commitment to providing excellence, patient-centered rehabilitation care.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient or outpatient General PM&R practice.
• Teaching and mentorship of PM&R residents and medical students.
• Collaborate with colleagues across PM&R and other specialties.
• Engage in clinical research, quality improvement, and educational initiatives.

Skills

Teaching and mentorship

Clinical excellence

Education

MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent

Job description

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation seeks General Physiatrists to join our growing academic faculty in Dallas, Texas.

Join a nationally ranked rehabilitation program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the tenth consecutive year.

We welcome candidates interested in either inpatient or outpatient physiatry. We are also particularly interested in physicians who would like to develop or expand a clinical focus in spasticity management or the care of adults with cerebral palsy.

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.

Faculty Opportunities Include:

• Inpatient or outpatient General PM&R practice
• Opportunities to develop a clinical focus in spasticity management or adult cerebral palsy
• Teaching and mentorship of PM&R residents and medical students
• Collaboration with colleagues across PM&R and other specialties
• Participation in clinical research, quality improvement, and educational initiatives
• Opportunities for professional development and academic leadership
• Support for developing individual and scholarly interests

Candidate Requirements

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

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.