Academic Physiatrist

The University of Minnesota’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a passionate, dynamic academic physiatrist to join our growing department, with a particular focus on expanding our neurotoxin services. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of academic physiatry while delivering outstanding care within the M Health Fairview system.

We are seeking a board-certified/board-eligible physiatrist who excels in patient-centered care, is committed to mentoring the next generation of providers, and brings a strong interest and experience in dystonia management and neurotoxin injections across a wide range of diagnoses. 

About the Role

As an academic physiatrist, you will play a vital role in the continued growth of our general Neuro-Rehabilitation program, which will serve as the primary focus of your clinical practice, with a significant neurotoxin and procedural practice embedded within your clinical portfolio. You’ll collaborate closely with the PM&R leadership to enhance interdisciplinary care and expand services across the system, and support strategic program development.

You’ll also contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and have the opportunity to engage in research and scholarly activities that align with your interests and the department’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:                                                                                                                                                                      

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency
• Board-certified or board-eligible with the American Board of PM&R (ABPM&R)
• Minnesota medical license or eligibility
• Ability to obtain DEA certification (Minnesota)
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging
• Strong interpersonal and teaching skills

Key Responsibilities

• Expand neurotoxin procedural care for a wide range of rehabilitation needs, including spasticity, dystonia, migraine, and other neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
• Deliver comprehensive general physiatry care for a wide range of rehabilitation needs, including stroke, spinal cord and brain injury, amputation care, spasticity management, intrathecal baclofen pump management, prehabilitation, dystonia, and other complex neurological or medical conditions.
• Participate in call coverage for the acute rehabilitation unit on a rotating basis and provide cross-coverage for inpatient services as needed, such as for vacations.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with referring providers and clinical departments.
• Support the academic mission through teaching and mentoring trainees, including medical students, residents, fellows, and other allied health professionals.
• Contribute to scholarly activities, including research and academic initiatives, in alignment with departmental goals.

Pay and Benefits

This 0.8 FTE, with the potential to increase to 1.0 FTE, if desired, faculty provider position is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians and includes two salary components. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this 0.8 FTE position is $218,000 - $240,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and effort. Information about benefits can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University of Minnesota Benefits.  

About the Department

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is committed to innovation, education, and clinical excellence. Our faculty work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting that fosters growth, research, and meaningful clinical impact. Learn more about our department at rehabmedicine.umn.edu.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

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