Academic Physiatrist/Neurorehabilitation - The University of Texas, Dell Medical School

The Department of Neurology at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is recruiting a full-time academic physician to develop a comprehensive program in neurorehabilitation.

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals —?a UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson — plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

As part of its strategic roadmap, Dell Medical School is partnering closely with the community and regional healthcare providers and payers to provide new models for health promotion, healthcare delivery, and clinical care for the community’s entire population. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who are aligned with our mission and values and can contribute to excellence within the learning health system.

About the Department of Neurology

The Department of Neurology is comprised of faculty representing a wide range of specialties in adult and pediatric clinical neurosciences with a focus on delivering outstanding care to the community. The faculty in the Department, which include neurologists, physiatrists, and neuropsychologists, are also members of the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences, a unique institute consisting of faculty in the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry conducting world class translational and clinical neuroscience research across The University of Texas at Austin.

The Department’s mission is to transform the health and lives of the communities we serve. To accomplish this our priorities are to:

• Deliver exceptional multidisciplinary neurological care for children and adults
• Provide comprehensive education for students, clinicians, patients, and the community
• Conduct and disseminate world-class neuroscience research focused on therapies

About the Position

The ideal candidate will have requisite skills in diagnosing and treating patients with neurological injuries. We seek individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school. The individual should have interest in developing an ambitious neurorehabilitation practice at UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of Dell Medical School, with intention to become a local and regional referral center with a national impact. Opportunities abound for collaborative research within Dell Med and departments throughout The University of Texas at Austin.

About Austin

Austin is a vibrant university city, known for its excellent public K-12 schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country’s best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a clinical content expert on adult neurorehabilitation for Dell Medical School
• Participate in strategic planning and other efforts directly tied to the development and growth of a new comprehensive neurorehabilitation program as well as a new Dell Med based general diagnostic neurology clinics
• The population served will include those with peripheral neuromuscular, spinal cord, and brain injuries
• Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas
• Assist in the creation of a data and evaluation infrastructure for regularly assessing the clinical quality and cost outcomes for patients
• Participate in the development and implementation of Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education curricula related to evaluation and management of common general neurology issues with a focus on neurorehabilitation
• Train and mentor medical students and residents on new models of care and clinical practice
• Develop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers within the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with other schools at The University of Texas at Austin on multidisciplinary, value-based care models
• Actively participate in the academic department by all required departmental policies

• Current board certification by the American Board Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (or board eligible if within two years of residency) with evidence of proficiency
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain prior to appointment)
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment
• Outstanding clinical teaching skills and scholarship
• Innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence in clinical care and scholarship
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Eligible for appointment as an Assistant or Associate or Professor rank in the Department of Neurology, Dell Medical School, at UT Austin