Assistant Professor- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Assistant Professor – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – JR010028. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Job Description Summary The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking an additional BC/BE physiatrist for a full‑time faculty position with training and interest in Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at a free‑standing, community‑based rehabilitation hospital. Applicants are hired at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Professor (tenure or non‑tenure track) based on experience. All faculty are required to take an active role in our integrated residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Responsibilities Provide visible physician leadership, clinical oversight, and regulatory stewardship to deliver safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered inpatient rehabilitation care while advancing performance, culture, growth, and reputation. Manage inpatient rehabilitation unit service and inpatient consultation service, along with teaching and scholarly activity. Collaborate with referring services and other departments as appropriate to ensure transitions across the continuum of care. Establish a community‑based consultation service at other locations as appropriate. Lecture to PM&R residents and students. Attend Grand Rounds as scheduled. Required Qualifications Education: MD or DO. Board Certified or Board eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Experience with medical management of rehabilitation needs for patients during inpatient rehabilitation, including medically complex, neurologic, or orthopedic diagnoses. Preferred Qualifications Administrative experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings. Benefits Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403(b)) are available. #J-18808-Ljbffr IMDiversity