ACADEMIC PHYSIATRIST - University of Florida

Clinical Assistant Associate Full Professor 

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida is seeking outstanding, motivated faculty members who are interested in starting/continuing a career in academic physiatry. The Department is looking for a board eligible/certified Sports Medicine physiatrist interested in joining a rapidly growing PM&R Program at one of the premiere medical centers in the South and a top 5 ranked public University. Additional information regarding the department can be found at https://pmr.med.ufl.edu/. Information on the UF Health partnership with the USOPC can be found at https://humanprogress.ufhealth.org/category/groundbreaking-care/.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, creative program and to collaborate closely with the faculty as UF Health is expanding PM&R Service lines. With access to state-of-the-art research and clinical facilities, professional development opportunities, and established UF and external resource networks, candidates can pursue a variety of opportunities for a successful career. 

The successful candidate must be an MD or DO board eligible/certified physiatrist with strong clinical and interpersonal skills, a commitment to academic physiatry, including resident and medical student teaching, and scholarship. The ideal candidate will have earned or be eligible for a CAQ in Sports Medicine as well as expertise in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for both procedures and diagnostics.

The clinical focus of this position will be the evaluation and management of competitive and recreational athletes of all levels and ages.  There are opportunities to participate in the care of members of Team USA, both able-bodied and para-athletes.  Coverage opportunities also include local high school sports, professional dance, and the potential for national/international coverage for Team USA and/or affiliated teams. Further, opportunities for scholarly and research activity of exercise and sports medicine related subject areas are provided through the UF Health Sports Performance Center, UF Running Medicine Clinic, and the UF Health Throwing Clinic.

Consider joining an excellent team truly dedicated to providing excellence in PM&R care at one of the pre-eminent academic medical centers in the United States.  This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals focused on delivering high quality and high value patient care. Responsibilities will include evaluation and management of patients and teaching residents and medical students.

Research opportunities are available within one of the nation’s premier PM&R laboratory complexes.  https://pmr.med.ufl.edu/research/

Website: https://pmr.med.ufl.edu/

Commensurate with experience and academic qualifications

Must be an MD or DO board eligible/certified physiatrist

Strong clinical and interpersonal skills

A commitment to academic physiatry, including resident and medical student teaching

Have earned or be eligible for a CAQ in Sports Medicine 

In order to be considered, you must upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.

Selected candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://naces.org/.

The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.