ACADEMIC PHYSIATRIST - University Of Florida

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Work type: Multi-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health, Medicine/Physicians
Department: 29360000 - MD-PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB

Classification Title: Clinical Assistant Associate Full Professor

Job Description:

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.

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. Responsibilities will include evaluation and management of patients and teaching residents and medical students.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be an MD or DO board eligible/certified physiatrist

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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).

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 17 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time