Division Chief - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pediatric)

Division Chief - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pediatric)
Phoenix Children's | Phoenix, AZ
Full-Time | Mon-Fri, Days (8:00am-5:00pm)
Department: PCMG-MAIN | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Category: Physician / Division Chief / Medical Director
Posting #: 774170

Position Summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a talented, innovative, and collaborative Pediatric Physiatrist to serve as Division Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) within the Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the clinical, educational, and research activities of the Pediatric PM&R Division while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Division Chief will lead a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients with neuromuscular disorders, congenital conditions, and trauma-related injuries, while advancing program growth, quality initiatives, and academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership
* Provide inpatient and outpatient care to pediatric PM&R patients
* Develop individualized treatment plans using medical, therapeutic, and rehabilitative interventions
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including neurology, orthopedics, surgery, and therapy services
* Share coverage of the inpatient rehabilitation unit, consult services, outpatient physiatry, and multidisciplinary clinics
* Practice evidence-based medicine to optimize outcomes and patient safety

Administrative & Division Leadership
* Lead daily operations, growth, and quality improvement initiatives for the PM&R Division
* Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and support physicians and clinical staff
* Monitor productivity, quality, and financial performance; participate in budget development
* Establish quality metrics and annual physician goals
* Serve as a liaison between the division, Phoenix Children's leadership, and PCMG administration

Education & Research
* Provide educational leadership for medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals
* Participate in teaching rounds, lectures, and academic conferences
* Support and advance clinical research initiatives within Pediatric PM&R

Collaboration & Outreach
* Build relationships with internal departments, external institutions, and community partners
* Support referral pathways, outreach programs, and satellite expansion as needed

Qualifications

* MD or DO with board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (pediatric subspecialty preferred)
* Eligibility for Arizona medical licensure
* Demonstrated clinical excellence in Pediatric PM&R
* Proven leadership experience in clinical and/or academic settings
* Strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills
* Commitment to education, research, and program development
* Experience or interest in botulinum toxin and phenol injections preferred

About Phoenix Children's

Phoenix Children's is a freestanding, nonprofit pediatric healthcare system with 533 beds and Arizona's only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The organization includes a CARF-accredited 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, state-of-the-art motion analysis laboratory, nationally recognized neuroscience and orthopedic programs, and multiple outpatient clinics across the Phoenix metro area.

Phoenix Children's maintains strong academic affiliations with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Arizona State University, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton University, and supports multiple residency and fellowship programs.

Mission

To advance hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and their families through excellence in care, education, research, and collaboration.