Academic Physiatrist

University of Minnesota Physicians•Minneapolis, MN

18h•$218,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Minnesota’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a passionate, dynamic academic physiatrist to join our growing department, with a particular focus on expanding our neurotoxin services. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of academic physiatry while delivering outstanding care within the M Health Fairview system. We are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible physiatrist who excels in patient-centered care, is committed to mentoring the next generation of providers, and brings a strong interest and experience in dystonia management and neurotoxin injections across a wide range of diagnoses. As an academic physiatrist, you will play a vital role in the continued growth of our general Neuro-Rehabilitation program, which will serve as the primary focus of your clinical practice, with a significant neurotoxin and procedural practice embedded within your clinical portfolio. You’ll collaborate closely with the PM&R leadership to enhance interdisciplinary care and expand services across the system, and support strategic program development. You’ll also contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and have the opportunity to engage in research and scholarly activities that align with your interests and the department’s strategic goals.

Requirements

Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency
Board-certified or board-eligible with the American Board of PM&R (ABPM&R)
Minnesota medical license or eligibility
Ability to obtain DEA certification (Minnesota)
Eligibility for credentialing and privileging
Strong interpersonal and teaching skills

Nice To Haves

Strong interest and experience in dystonia management and neurotoxin injections across a wide range of diagnoses.

Responsibilities

Expand neurotoxin procedural care for a wide range of rehabilitation needs, including spasticity, dystonia, migraine, and other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
Deliver comprehensive general physiatry care for a wide range of rehabilitation needs, including stroke, spinal cord and brain injury, amputation care, spasticity management, intrathecal baclofen pump management, prehabilitation, dystonia, and other complex neurological or medical conditions.
Participate in call coverage for the acute rehabilitation unit on a rotating basis and provide cross-coverage for inpatient services as needed, such as for vacations.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with referring providers and clinical departments.
Support the academic mission through teaching and mentoring trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and other allied health professionals.
Contribute to scholarly activities, including research and academic initiatives, in alignment with departmental goals.