Faculty - Cancer Rehab

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are seeking a full-time general physiatrist (MD/DO) with an interest in Cancer Rehabilitation to join their growing department. The candidate will provide general rehabilitation services with a focus on care for patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses, prior to, during, and after treatment. The candidate will have a consultative and outpatient role at the UPMC Cancer Center. The faculty member will have the opportunity to interact with a dynamic and growing community of clinicians and scientists interested in cancer care within the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. The successful candidate must have an interest in both inpatient, consultative, and outpatient management of patients with cancer and medical frailty/general rehabilitation needs. Opportunities for teaching, research, and administrative leadership are offered.

Requirements

Board certified/eligible in PM&R
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Strong teaching skills
Strong leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Interest in Cancer Rehabilitation
Interest in inpatient, consultative, and outpatient management of patients with cancer and medical frailty/general rehabilitation needs.
Interest in teaching, research, and administrative leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide general rehabilitation services with a focus on care for patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses, prior to, during and after treatment.
Have a consultative and outpatient role at the UPMC Cancer Center.
Engage in inpatient, consultative, and outpatient management of patients with cancer and medical frailty/general rehabilitation needs.
Participate in teaching, research, and administrative leadership opportunities.