Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Brain Injury& Research - Charlotte, NC

Atrium Health

Atrium Health, a leading healthcare provider committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing for all, is seeking an innovative and accomplished Physician Scientist to join our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) team. This unique position offers an exciting opportunity to blend clinical expertise with cutting-edge research, contributing to advancements in rehabilitation medicine.

Position Overview

We are looking for a full-time Physician Scientist to spearhead Atrium Health's efforts in developing a research program that bridges the gap between basic science and clinical application in PM&R. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both clinical practice and research, with the flexibility to focus on their area of expertise within PM&R.

This role offers a customizable balance between clinical responsibilities and research pursuits, tailored to the candidate's strengths and interests. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in shaping the future of rehabilitation medicine at Atrium Health through innovative research, clinical care, and academic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a robust research program in your area of expertise within PM&R, with potential focus areas including but not limited to neuromuscular medicine, neurorehabilitation, regenerative medicine, or other subspecialties.
• Provide high-quality clinical care to patients, integrating the latest evidence-based practices and research findings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate research findings into clinical applications.
• Secure external funding through grants from agencies such as NIH, DOD, NIDILRR, and private foundations.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Mentor junior faculty, residents, and fellows in research methodologies and clinical practice.
• Participate in curriculum development and teaching activities for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and growth of the PM&R department at Atrium Health.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Completion of an accredited PM&R residency program
• Board certification or eligibility in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Demonstrated track record of securing research funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals is preferable
• Experience in designing and conducting clinical trials is advantageous
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Flexible allocation of time between clinical duties and research activities
• State-of-the-art research facilities and clinical equipment
• Opportunities for academic appointments and teaching roles
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous research start-up funding
• Support for continuing medical education and conference attendance

Atrium Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those traditionally underrepresented in medicine and research.

Atrium Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Summary

The physician is a patient-centered, system-oriented teammate who manages the care of all patients within their primary practice/clinical setting.  The physician leads an interdisciplinary team to perform assigned clinical duties, while displaying the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct as well as acting in the best interest of Atrium Health, supporting our mission, vision and values. 

 Essential Responsibilities/Functions:

 ·        Performs medical history, physical examinations, routine assessments and determines treatment plan for patients.

·        Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a timely and medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record

·        Acts as a patient and family advocate for the population served

·        Participates in continuous quality improvement priorities, service delivery processes and service excellence initiatives

·        Adheres to access & productivity policies & protocols to ensure that patients’ access to convenient care is optimized

·        Adheres to standards and care protocols to deliver appropriate, innovative and cost-effective care management in-person and virtually

·        Actively and regularly participates in the assigned meetings/committees 

·        Models Atrium Health Core Values

·        Adheres to Medical Group Minimum Work Standards

Core Competencies:

Patient Care

·        Ability to provide patient centered care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health

Medical Knowledge

·        Ability to demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical and cognate (epidemiological and social-behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledge to patient care

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

·        Ability to investigate and evaluate patient care practices, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and improve their patient care practices

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

·        Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, families and professional associates

Professionalism

·        Ability to demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population

Systems-Based Practice

·        Demonstrate an awareness of and responsibilities to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value

Education, Experience and Certification:

Degree of MD or DO from accredited medical school

Board Eligibility in a clinical discipline is required; Board Certification in a clinical discipline is required within three years of start date/contract effective date; Once obtained, Maintenance of Certification is required

PATIENT POPULATION SERVED:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to age specific issues and data reflective of the patient’s status.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the following age groups:

·        N/A

·        Neonate

·        Infant

·        Child

·        Adolescent

·        Adult

·        Geriatric

PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION:

Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job

Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes

Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization.  Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.