Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physiatrist (Open Rank)

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The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time physiatrist trained in PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION MEDICINE to join our rapidly expanding academic department. Rank based on experience and qualifications. This position will provide both inpatient and outpatient pediatric rehabilitation services across our outpatient clinics and UNC Children's Hospital.

The position will be expected to provide excellent clinical care to children and adolescents with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, brain injury and other congenital and acquired pediatric conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team practicing in a beautiful outpatient rehabilitation center that includes on-site therapy and prosthetic/orthotic services. They will also be expected to see inpatient consultations at the NC Children's Hospital, help build and direct new multidisciplinary clinics, and will have the opportunity to assist with ITB pump management, and pediatric EMG/NCVS testing.

This position will also participate in teaching, research, program development, quality, and administrative activities associated with an academic appointment and related areas of expertise. The individual will participate in existing programs and will have the opportunity to lead and develop new clinical, research and educational programs within the institution.

The successful candidate will be board eligible/board certified in PM&R plus be subspecialty board eligible/certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. MD or DO with NC medical license or willingness to obtain state license.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong leadership abilities, a history of program development, a record of interdisciplinary collaboration, and have the desire to be involved in enhancing quality of patient care.

Qualified applicants should submit an application online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/311247. The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and two letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to identify the names, titles, email addresses and phone numbers of two (2) professional references when applying. Reference providers identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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