Physical Medicine and Rehab - Physician - Academics

About the Academic Physiatrist/Neurorehabilitation PositionThe Department of Neurology at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is recruiting a full-time academic physician to develop a comprehensive program in neurorehabilitation.The ideal candidate will have requisite skills in diagnosing and treating patients with neurological injuries. We seek individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school. The individual should have interest in developing an ambitious neurorehabilitation practice at UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of Dell Medical School, with intention to become a local and regional referral center with a national impact. Opportunities abound for collaborative research within Dell Med and departments throughout The University of Texas at Austin.Essential Functions:Serve as a clinical content expert on adult neurorehabilitation for Dell Medical SchoolParticipate in strategic planning and other efforts directly tied to the development and growth of a new comprehensive neurorehabilitation program as well as a new Dell Med based general diagnostic neurology clinicsThe population served will include those with peripheral neuromuscular, spinal cord, and brain injuriesDevelop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central TexasAssist in the creation of a data and evaluation infrastructure for regularly assessing the clinical quality and cost outcomes for patientsParticipate in the development and implementation of Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education curricula related to evaluation and management of common general neurology issues with a focus on neurorehabilitationTrain and mentor medical students and residents on new models of care and clinical practiceDevelop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers within the multidisciplinary teamCollaborate with other schools at The University of Texas at Austin on multidisciplinary, value-based care modelsActively participate in the academic department by all required departmental policiesQualificationsRequired:Current board certification by the American Board Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (or board eligible if within two years of residency) with evidence of proficiencyUnrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain prior to appointment)Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environmentOutstanding clinical teaching skills and scholarshipInnovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence in clinical care and scholarshipExcellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skillsEligible for appointment as an Assistant or Associate or Professor rank in the Department of Neurology, Dell Medical School, at UT Austin