Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Director

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

life insurance, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Dec 13, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Director
Position Number	001414
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	EHH BSOM Physical Med and Rehab
Department Homepage	https://physicalrehab.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB
Division	ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title	Associate Professor
Working Title	Program Director
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview	The PM&R Department serves the rehabilitation needs of the 1.3 million people in a 29-county region of eastern North Carolina and is located within Vidant Rehabilitation Center at Vidant Medical Center, with Spinal Cord, Brain Injury, General Rehab, and Pediatric Rehabilitation Units. The Center's 57-bed inpatient unit is one of few rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities ( CARF) in eleven or more specialty areas. The Center is also one of the five centers of excellence at Vidant. Vidant Medical Center is a JCAHO-accredited Level I Trauma center with 974 beds and is one of seven hospitals owned by Vidant Health. The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center (formerly Pitt County Memorial Hospital). Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.
Job Duties	The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at East Carolina University is seeking a qualified Physiatrist with Graduate Medical Education leadership experience to lead our residency program. The applicant will also perform patient care duties on a CARF-accredited Rehab Inpatient Specialty Unit and/or in the ECU/Vidant Outpatient Clinic setting. Successful applicants must have the following qualifications: The Program Director will help establish the strategic direction of the program and will be responsible for maintaining the standards, quality and reputation of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program. Key Responsibilities for the Program Director: Prepare and implement a comprehensive, effective, and well-organized educational curriculum Oversee and ensure the administration of high quality didactic and clinical education * Facilitation and management of external training and educational experiences Selection and management of program faculty with development and educational oversight, particularly focused on scholarly activity Lead the annual recruitment and selection of program candidates through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Ensure compliance with both the Institutional and ACGME stated requirements and expectations Develop and maintain policies and procedures consistent with the institutional and program requirements (e.g., resident clinical and educational work hours, clinical work environment, etc.) Participation in regular evaluation of the program's residents and faculty in relation to the educational objectives of the program and the ACGME's milestones for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Assess the technical competence and clinical capabilities of each resident Be well-versed on all residency educational requirements both internal and external to include residency training milestones. Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program ( ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System ( TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. Fixed term or tenure track position available
Minimum Education/Experience	Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an appropriately accredited institution. Board certified in PM&R Extensive successful experience in clinical or professional practice in an area of specialization, or in a subdivision of the specialty area, and in working with and/or directing others (such as professionals, faculty members, residents/students, etc.) in clinical activities in the field
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	n/a
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	At least three years of documented specialty expertise At least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience from another ACGME accredited residency/fellowship program. Documented scholarly activity/participation, within the past five years, in at least one of the following areas listed below: Publication of original research or review articles in peer-reviewed journals, or chapters in textbooks, Publication or presentation of case reports or clinical series at local, regional, or national professional and scientific society meetings; or Participation in national committees or educational organizations
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents: Curriculum Vitae Letter of Interest List of Three References (noting contact information) Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	08/20/2021
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	09/19/2021
Rank Level	Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43859
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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