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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ranked the No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by U.S. News & World Report is seeking an exceptional board-certified clinician to join its nationally recognized Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Under the leadership of Department Chair Dr. Heakyung Kim PM&R at UT Southwestern delivers world-class care at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital Parkland Memorial Hospital and affiliated outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will thrive in an academic environment providing exemplary patient care while educating and mentoring the next generation of rehabilitation physicians. As part of one of the largest PM&R residency training programs in the United States the faculty member will have the opportunity to work closely with residents fellows and medical students in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting.
UT Southwestern is an internationally respected academic medical center recognized for excellence in clinical care education and biomedical research. Its distinguished faculty includes 26 members of the National Academy of Sciences 17 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators. Since 1985 six UT Southwestern faculty members have received Nobel Prizes.
Founded in 1943 as a small private medical school UT Southwestern has grown into a leading public academic medical center employing more than 23000 people and operating with an annual budget exceeding $4.5 billion. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Dallas the 1000-acre Southwestern Medical District is home to four schools and a rapidly expanding clinical enterprise that delivers care in approximately 80 specialties with over 3 million outpatient visits 117000 hospital admissions and 360000 emergency visits annually. The institution benefits from strong support from the state of Texas and generous philanthropic contributions from the DallasFort Worth community.
Qualifications
Education: MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
Board Certification: ABPMR Board certified or eligible
Licensure: Eligible for Texas medical licensure (must acquire prior to employment)
Demonstrated clinical excellence in inpatient outpatient and/or procedural rehabilitation medicine
Commitment to the academic mission including education mentorship and scholarly contribution
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
record of scholarly activity in clinical research quality improvement or program development (commensurate with career stage)
Role Responsibilities and Duties
Clinical Care Responsibilities
UT Southwestern seeks an outstanding clinician to provide exemplary evidence-based patient care in assigned inpatient outpatient and/or procedural settings achieving clinical productivity in alignment with departmental and national benchmarks. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse complex patient population working in state-of-the-art facilities alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluation diagnosis and management of individuals with complex rehabilitation needs; active participation in collaborative care planning; and consistent demonstration of clinical excellence professionalism and innovation. All clinical services are expected to meet the highest standards of quality safety patient experience and operational efficiency with meticulous documentation in accordance with institutional regulatory and payer requirements.
Research and Scholarly Responsibilities
As a Clinical Scholar at UT Southwestern the selected candidate will advance the science and practice of rehabilitation medicine through impactful scholarly work. Opportunities exist to lead original clinical research quality improvement initiatives and program development projects that influence patient care locally and nationally. Faculty are encouraged to publish in high-impact journals present at leading scientific meetings and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and care pathways. Engagement in collaborative grant-supported research specialty registries and interdisciplinary innovation is supported and expected with the goal of enhancing the departments academic reputation driving discovery and translating evidence into practice. This role offers the resources mentorship and institutional support necessary to build a national profile while directly improving the lives of patients.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination including discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age disability genetic information citizenship status or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
Under the leadership of Department Chair Dr. Heakyung Kim PM&R at UT Southwestern delivers world-class care at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital Parkland Memorial Hospital and affiliated outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will thrive in an academic environment providing exemplary patient care while educating and mentoring the next generation of rehabilitation physicians. As part of one of the largest PM&R residency training programs in the United States the faculty member will have the opportunity to work closely with residents fellows and medical students in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting.
UT Southwestern is an internationally respected academic medical center recognized for excellence in clinical care education and biomedical research. Its distinguished faculty includes 26 members of the National Academy of Sciences 17 members of the National Academy of Medicine and 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators. Since 1985 six UT Southwestern faculty members have received Nobel Prizes.
Founded in 1943 as a small private medical school UT Southwestern has grown into a leading public academic medical center employing more than 23000 people and operating with an annual budget exceeding $4.5 billion. Located just 10 minutes from downtown Dallas the 1000-acre Southwestern Medical District is home to four schools and a rapidly expanding clinical enterprise that delivers care in approximately 80 specialties with over 3 million outpatient visits 117000 hospital admissions and 360000 emergency visits annually. The institution benefits from strong support from the state of Texas and generous philanthropic contributions from the DallasFort Worth community.
Qualifications
Education: MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
Board Certification: ABPMR Board certified or eligible
Licensure: Eligible for Texas medical licensure (must acquire prior to employment)
Demonstrated clinical excellence in inpatient outpatient and/or procedural rehabilitation medicine
Commitment to the academic mission including education mentorship and scholarly contribution
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
record of scholarly activity in clinical research quality improvement or program development (commensurate with career stage)
Role Responsibilities and Duties
Clinical Care Responsibilities
UT Southwestern seeks an outstanding clinician to provide exemplary evidence-based patient care in assigned inpatient outpatient and/or procedural settings achieving clinical productivity in alignment with departmental and national benchmarks. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse complex patient population working in state-of-the-art facilities alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluation diagnosis and management of individuals with complex rehabilitation needs; active participation in collaborative care planning; and consistent demonstration of clinical excellence professionalism and innovation. All clinical services are expected to meet the highest standards of quality safety patient experience and operational efficiency with meticulous documentation in accordance with institutional regulatory and payer requirements.
Research and Scholarly Responsibilities
As a Clinical Scholar at UT Southwestern the selected candidate will advance the science and practice of rehabilitation medicine through impactful scholarly work. Opportunities exist to lead original clinical research quality improvement initiatives and program development projects that influence patient care locally and nationally. Faculty are encouraged to publish in high-impact journals present at leading scientific meetings and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and care pathways. Engagement in collaborative grant-supported research specialty registries and interdisciplinary innovation is supported and expected with the goal of enhancing the departments academic reputation driving discovery and translating evidence into practice. This role offers the resources mentorship and institutional support necessary to build a national profile while directly improving the lives of patients.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination including discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age disability genetic information citizenship status or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
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