Assistant Professor of Clinical - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

**Current Employees:** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click [here](https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this [tip sheet](https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf). **Position Summary**  The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and patient-centered **Physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)** to provide comprehensive consultative services across Jackson Health System and UHealth/University of Miami clinics and inpatient units. The physician will support the delivery of high-quality rehabilitative care by performing evaluations, developing evidence-based care plans, coordinating interdisciplinary services, and ensuring continuity of care for patients with a broad range of conditions.  The ideal candidate will excel in a collaborative academic medical environment, demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, and contribute to the expansion and excellence of the PM&R  service lines.  **Primary Responsibilities**  **Clinical Care – Consultative Services**  * _Provide inpatient and outpatient care, including PM&R consultations across Jackson Memorial Hospital and UHealth sites._  * Evaluate patients with impairments resulting from spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, amputation, complex orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, and medically complex diagnoses.  * Develop individualized, interdisciplinary rehabilitation plans using evidence-based methods and best clinical practices.  * Recommend appropriate therapies, durable medical equipment, bracing/orthotics, and rehabilitation levels of care (e.g., acute inpatient rehab, SNF, home therapies).  * Provide timely documentation, follow-up assessments, and clear recommendations to referring services.  * Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and coordination with case management and therapy teams.  * Provide specialty PM&R expertise to support clinical programs such as neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, cancer rehab, medically complex diagnosis, and musculoskeletal medicine.  **Academic and Teaching Responsibilities**  * Participate in the education and supervision of residents, fellows, and medical students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  * Contribute to case discussions, clinical teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and academic activities within the department.  **Administrative & Professional Responsibilities**  * Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with University and Jackson Health System policies.  * Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, CMS, and institutional guidelines.  * Participate in departmental meetings, clinical quality efforts, and workflow improvements related to consultative services.  * Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and strong communication with referring providers and interdisciplinary colleagues.  **Qualifications**  * MD or DO from an accredited medical school.  * Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.  * Board-certified or board-eligible in PM&R.  * Eligibility for Florida medical licensure.  * Additional fellowship training (e.g., Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Cancer rehabilitation) is welcomed but not required.  * Strong clinical assessment skills and experience managing complex rehabilitative needs.  * Commitment to academic medicine, patient-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.  **Work Environment**  * Primary practice located at **Jackson Memorial Hospital** with additional responsibilities at **University of Miami Hospital and affiliated UHealth outpatient settings**.  * Integrated academic and clinical environment with access to advanced therapies, specialized rehabilitation teams, and robust training programs.  * Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly expanding PM&R department and health system.  The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. **Job Status:** Full time **Employee Type:** Faculty-UMMG