Open Rank Sports Physiatrist

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position
The Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are seeking a full time, fellowship trained Sports Physiatrist to join our expanding clinical team. Rank will be based on qualifications and experience. This faculty position will provide high quality, patient centered, non interventional spine and musculoskeletal care within two premier clinical environments at the UNC Sports Medicine Institute and UNC Spine Center. As needed, this faculty position may also be asked to provide some general physiatric care, including inpatient consults. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in musculoskeletal and spine medicine, a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and a passion for advancing evidence-based care in sports and spine rehabilitation. They will participate in teaching, research, quality improvement, and administrative activities associated with an academic appointment and related areas of expertise. Some acute inpatient rehabilitation call is required. The successful candidate will be board eligible/board certified in PM&R and fellowship trained in Sports Medicine.

Clinical Responsibilities

Spine Care (UNC Spine Center)

• Provide comprehensive non interventional spine care to adult patients.
• Evaluate and treat disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine using evidence driven diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Apply advanced knowledge of spine biomechanics to guide patient recovery and functional restoration.

Sports & Musculoskeletal Care (UNC Sports Medicine Institute)

• Deliver general musculoskeletal evaluation and management for patients with sports related or activity limiting conditions.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary colleagues including sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and orthopaedic surgeons to coordinate care pathways.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues across PM&R and Orthopaedics with an emphasis on biomechanical spine rehabilitation and integrative therapeutics.
• Support team based approaches for chronic spine conditions, joint dysfunction, and movement related impairments.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The successful candidate will be board eligible/board certified in PM&R and CAQ in PCMS or fellowship trained. MD or DO with NC medical license or willingness to obtain state license.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong leadership abilities, a record of interdisciplinary collaboration, and have the desire to be involved in enhancing quality of patient care and participating in research studies. Specialty training in musculoskeletal and integrative medicine is preferred.

Please apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/312586

Special Applicant Instructions
Qualified applicants should submit an application online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/312586 The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and at least two references. Applicants are required to identify the names, titles, email addresses and phone numbers of two (2) professional references when applying. Reference providers identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.