Clinician Educator Assistant Professor of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation in PM&R

The Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at the University of
New Mexico (UNM) is seeking a full-time Physiatrist with expertise in spinal
cord injury medicine. This position is a key component of the Division of
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation's (PM&R) growth and will strengthen
both clinical services and academic training within the program.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and
outpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation, supervise residents and medical
students, and contribute to the didactic and clinical curriculum of the
PM&R Residency Program. This four-year categorical program requires strong
exposure to spinal cord injury management and interdisciplinary rehabilitation,
making this position essential to maintaining ACGME compliance and enhancing
resident education. We are seeking candidates who are board-certified (or
eligible) in PM&R; fellowship training or board certification in Spinal
Cord Injury Medicine is strongly preferred.
With a
catchment population of over 800,000 and very little competition, the UNM
hospital is a 618-bed, Level 1 trauma center servicing a state with a very
strong need for PM&R services. Applicants with diverse interests in
PM&R are all welcome and will be well-supported with the multi-specialty
team focusing on using a wide range of minimally invasive surgical and
non-surgical techniques.
Albuquerque
offers a family-friendly environment, great access to diverse populations,
terrific public and private schooling options, boutique shopping, an abundance
of outdoor recreational activities and a reasonable cost of living. Albuquerque
offers beautiful, scenic and secluded neighborhoods with traditional, colonial
and modern architecture. Centrally located with close proximity to Denver, CO;
Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX and many national and state forests and recreational
areas.
Successful candidates
should have a commitment to working with broadly diverse student and community
populations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including women,
minorities and those from other underrepresented groups.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a
diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other
protected class.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• U.S. Board certified or board eligible in PM&R
• Eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship training or board certification in Spinal Cord Injury
  Medicine
• Demonstrated interest and experience in resident and medical student
  education
• Track record of scholarly activity or academic contributions
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and
  varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to
  serve local and global communities

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.