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Job description
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are seeking a full-time physiatrist (MD/DO) who specializes in Transplant Prehabilitation to join our growing department. The candidate will help to establish an effective prehabilitative program within the department, with key responsibilities including frailty assessment, team leadership and communication and coordination during the listing process. The faculty member will have the opportunity to interact with a dynamic and growing community of clinicians and scientists interested in prehabilitation transplant care within the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The successful candidate must have an interest in both inpatient, consultative, and outpatient management of patients facing solid organ transplant and medical frailty/general rehabilitation needs. We offer opportunities for teaching, research and administrative leadership.
Candidate must be board certified/eligible in PM&R and successfully demonstrate strong organizational, communication, teaching and leadership skills. Clinical and academic track appointments are available, and the positions are well supported by superb staff and facilities.
In addition to the qualifications above:
Appointment at the Associate Professor level generally requires a minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated scholarly productivity in research, teaching, and/or administrative leadership and service.
Appointment at the full Professor level generally requires a minimum of 10 years of experience and ability to demonstrate the attainment of superior stature and national/international reputation in their field of knowledge.
Applicant with less than 5 years of experience would be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor level.
An appointment at Assistant/Associate/Professor level, in the appointment stream, tenure stream, and with tenure is available. Evidence of scholarly productivity is required for appointment in the tenure stream, including teaching and academic service, publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals, and a history of successful funding acquisition. The primary requirement for conferral of tenure is an outstanding record of sustained independent scholarship across the various activities listed above.
This position offers a highly competitive salary and generous benefits.
Interested candidates should apply online to Requisition # at
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US
Who can apply
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