Faculty - MSK/Spine

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

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 physiatrist (MD/DO) with interests in spine, sports, and musculoskeletal medicine for our growing department. The individual will provide general rehabilitation services within the UPMC Rehabilitation Network and have a consultative and outpatient role for patients with spine, sports, and musculoskeletal needs. Additionally, they will provide teaching in the residency and fellowship programs. UPMC's expanding programs within an integrated healthcare delivery and finance system offer unique opportunities for value-based care and boast a collaborative environment with other sub-specialties to ensure comprehensive approaches to patient wellness. The department offers opportunities for teaching in top-ranked residency and fellowship programs, as well as basic science and clinical research opportunities and collaborations within a robustly funded program. The large department and healthcare system ensure ample opportunities for candidates to fully explore their academic and clinical interests. UPMC aims to provide outstanding patient care and to shape tomorrow's health system. They are looking for physiatrists to help expand their capacity to care for spine and musculoskeletal disorders, including using innovative, multidisciplinary clinics that focus on comprehensive care and follow population health models.

Requirements

Board certified/eligible in PM&R.
Successfully demonstrate strong organizational, communication, teaching, and leadership skills.
For tenure stream appointment, evidence of scholarly productivity is required, including teaching and academic service, publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals, and a history of successful funding acquisition.
For appointment at the Associate Professor level, a minimum of 5 years of experience and scholarly productivity demonstrated in research, teaching, and/or administrative leadership and service is generally required.
For appointment at the full Professor level, a minimum of 10 years of experience and ability to demonstrate the attainment of superior stature and national/international reputation in their field of knowledge is generally required.
Applicant with less than 5 years of experience would be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor level.

Nice To Haves

Interests in spine, sports, and musculoskeletal medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide general rehabilitation services within the UPMC Rehabilitation Network.
Have a consultative and outpatient role for patients with spine, sports, and musculoskeletal needs.
Provide teaching in the residency and fellowship programs.
Focus on comprehensive care and follow population health models in multidisciplinary clinics.