University of Virginia Faculty PM&R Inpatient Spinal Cord Charlottesville, VA

UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services. Our hospital provides a wide range of physical rehabilitation services, a vast network of highly skilled physicians and therapists, and the most innovative equipment and rehabilitation technology, ensuring that all patients have access to the highest quality care.

PM&R INPATIENT SPINAL CORD JOB DESCRIPTION HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time PM&R Inpatient Physician interested in building a practice and growing with the community. The position will emphasize the management of patients with spinal cord injuries during the acute/rehabilitation, subacute, and chronic phases of care. The position also includes leadership of an outpatient SCI Care Coordination Program, including oversight of a dedicated Nurse Practitioner and RN Care Coordinator. There will also be opportunities for outpatient spasticity management procedures, including guided chemodenervation and intrathecal baclofen pump management procedures.

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. Appointment with tenure requires documented excellence in research and teaching and an emerging national reputation, at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

The University of Virginia is a unique academic environment with a long-standing tradition of interdisciplinary collaboration and faculty collegiality. The Charlottesville and Central Virginia area offers a distinctive community for both personal and professional activities. A strong sense of community exists in the region along with excellent educational systems for adults and children

High Income potential
See 15-20 patients immediately
Shared call 1:4
Attending Caseload
Specialty support available

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE - CHARLOTTESVILLE VIRGINIA

Charlottesville, VA was the home of two former Presidents, and now home to almost 50,000 people. A gateway to Shenandoah National Park, Charlottesville provides beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located outside the city lies Monticello, the home of founding father Thomas Jefferson. Also home to the University of Virginia, whose core campus was designed by Jefferson. The Charlottesville area is known for its high density of restaurants, and youll find a wide variety of cuisines here. From Nepalese to Peruvian and Honduran to Turkish, youll find flavors from all over the globe in one place.

QUALIFICATIONS

MD or DO with state medical license or willingness to obtain state license
Board Certified or Board Eligible in PM&R
Fellowship in Spine Injury preferred
Patient-centered commitment to excellence
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Interest in being a part of a thriving community