Opportunity Details
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinician
Commensurate w/Experience
Clinical Faculty - Full Time: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Neuro-Rehabilitation - Physiatry
Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Neuro-Rehabilitation Division — seeks a full-time clinical faculty member in PM&R neuro-rehabilitation physiatry to join our high-volume practice. This position reports to the division chief.
This position will assist in the growth and expansion of the neuro rehabilitation program. Our growth brings opportunities for both early- and mid-career candidates in a variety of roles, including medical directorships and leadership in education and quality improvement. We practice in a collaborative and multidisciplinary academic environment with opportunities to build an academic career that includes clinical care, teaching, research opportunities, and program development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical:
Clinical responsibilities of this position include caring for a diverse population with a broad range of diagnoses, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, post-acute symptoms of COVID, polytrauma, medically complex and neuromuscular disorders. Duties may include a mix of working in the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit, hospital consultation, and outpatient clinic settings.
Academic Instruction: Academic responsibilities include active participation in, and commitment to, PM&R fellow, resident and medical student education, including:
• Clinical training and teaching.
• Participating in conferences, journal clubs and related activities.
Research: The faculty member will conduct research (clinical, basic science, translational and/or biomechanics), working with researchers within the department and across Washington University School of Medicine. Our department has a long history of research contribution, with a focus on treatment strategies and outcomes.
Applicants should have board certification or eligibility for board certification in physical medicine & rehabilitation and successful completion of residency training in an accredited PM&R program.
Please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
Charles Goldfarb, MD
Richard H. Gelberman Professor
Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
goldfarbc@wustl.edu | 314-747-4716
Charles Goldfarb, MD
314-747-4716
4/27/2023
No end date
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It is the university’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.