Assistant Professor of Clinical - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

University of Miami•Miami, FL

21d

About The Position

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and patient-centered Physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to provide comprehensive consultative services across Jackson Health System and UHealth/University of Miami clinics and inpatient units. The physician will support the delivery of high-quality rehabilitative care by performing evaluations, developing evidence-based care plans, coordinating interdisciplinary services, and ensuring continuity of care for patients with a broad range of conditions. The ideal candidate will excel in a collaborative academic medical environment, demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, and contribute to the expansion and excellence of the PM&R service lines.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Board-certified or board-eligible in PM&R.
Eligibility for Florida medical licensure.
Strong clinical assessment skills and experience managing complex rehabilitative needs.
Commitment to academic medicine, patient-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Additional fellowship training (e.g., Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Cancer rehabilitation) is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient care, including PM&R consultations across Jackson Memorial Hospital and UHealth sites.
Evaluate patients with impairments resulting from spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, amputation, complex orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, and medically complex diagnoses.
Develop individualized, interdisciplinary rehabilitation plans using evidence-based methods and best clinical practices.
Recommend appropriate therapies, durable medical equipment, bracing/orthotics, and rehabilitation levels of care (e.g., acute inpatient rehab, SNF, home therapies).
Provide timely documentation, follow-up assessments, and clear recommendations to referring services.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and coordination with case management and therapy teams.
Provide specialty PM&R expertise to support clinical programs such as neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, cancer rehab, medically complex diagnosis, and musculoskeletal medicine.
Participate in the education and supervision of residents, fellows, and medical students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Contribute to case discussions, clinical teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and academic activities within the department.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with University and Jackson Health System policies.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, CMS, and institutional guidelines.
Participate in departmental meetings, clinical quality efforts, and workflow improvements related to consultative services.
Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and strong communication with referring providers and interdisciplinary colleagues.