Associate Professor, Term

About the role

The University of Louisville is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Academic Physiatrist to join the expanding Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical status of clients through interview, health history and physical examination and both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Formulates treatment plans for health problems and follow-ups.
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood tests and routine diagnostic and follow-up studies and therapeutic measures.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Shares clinical expertise with personnel.
• Documents and reports care in an accurate and timely manner.

Requirements

• M.D. degree.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills.
• Physician license for state of Kentucky.
• ACLS/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Desire to advance toward becoming the PM&R Residency Program Director.
• Commitment to educate residents and treat patients.
• Experience with the PM&R Residency Program, which has been running for over 50 years.
• A 100% match rate each year with all graduating residents securing the fellowship of their choice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Outstanding benefits.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Skills

• Strong clinical, academic, and research skills in general rehabilitation medicine and/or neurorehabilitation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.