Clinician Educator Assistant Professor of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation in PM&R

University Of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is seeking a full-time Physiatrist with expertise in spinal cord injury medicine. This position is a key component of the Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation's (PM&R) growth and will strengthen both clinical services and academic training within the program. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation, supervise residents and medical students, and contribute to the didactic and clinical curriculum of the PM&R Residency Program. This four-year categorical program requires strong exposure to spinal cord injury management and interdisciplinary rehabilitation, making this position essential to maintaining ACGME compliance and enhancing resident education. We are seeking candidates who are board-certified (or eligible) in PM&R; fellowship training or board certification in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine is strongly preferred. With a catchment population of over 800,000 and very little competition, the UNM hospital is a 618-bed, Level 1 trauma center servicing a state with a very strong need for PM&R services. Applicants with diverse interests in PM&R are all welcome and will be well-supported with the multi-specialty team focusing on using a wide range of minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical techniques. Albuquerque offers a family-friendly environment, great access to diverse populations, terrific public and private schooling options, boutique shopping, an abundance of outdoor recreational activities and a reasonable cost of living. Albuquerque offers beautiful, scenic and secluded neighborhoods with traditional, colonial and modern architecture. Centrally located with close proximity to Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX and many national and state forests and recreational areas. Successful candidates should have a commitment to working with broadly diverse student and community populations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including women, minorities and those from other underrepresented groups. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent degree
U.S. Board certified or board eligible in PM&R
Eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training or board certification in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Demonstrated interest and experience in resident and medical student education
Track record of scholarly activity or academic contributions
A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Supervise residents and medical students
Contribute to the didactic and clinical curriculum of the PM&R Residency Program