Interventional Spine Physiatrist

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) Interventional Spine Physiatrist. This role is based at the UNC Hospitals Spine and Imaging Center. The primary responsibility is to provide care for patients suffering from back and neck pain, musculoskeletal problems, and acute/chronic spine disorders. The physiatrist must be capable of delivering comprehensive clinical care management and be proficient in fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures, including epidural, facet, and sacroiliac joint injections. The position involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary spine care team and other departments, focusing on non-operative treatments such as physical and occupational therapy. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in educational, research, and administrative activities aligned with their academic appointment and area of expertise. The role includes some on-call responsibilities and participation in quality improvement projects. A strong interest in academic medicine is essential to contribute to the advancement of research, education, and clinical activities.

Requirements

• BC/BE Interventional Spine Physiatrist
• Trained in fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided procedures, including epidural, facet, and sacroiliac joint injections
• Strong interest in academic medicine to advance research, education, and clinical activities

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A record of interdisciplinary collaboration
• Desire to be involved in enhancing quality of patient care
• Successful completion of a Spine and/or Pain fellowship
• Experience in an academic medical center

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with back and neck pain, musculoskeletal problems, and acute / chronic spine disorders
• Provide comprehensive clinical care management
• Perform fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided procedures, including epidural, facet, and sacroiliac joint injections
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary spine care team and departments with a focus on non-operative treatments such as physical and occupational therapy
• Participate in educational activities associated with their academic appointment and related area of expertise
• Participate in research activities associated with their academic appointment and related area of expertise
• Participate in administrative activities associated with their academic appointment and related area of expertise
• Fulfill on call responsibility
• Participate in quality improvement projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree