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Description & Requirements
Join Atrium Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a Research Scientist Physician in Charlotte, NC -part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.
At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Care-where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You'll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up-this is where it starts.
Highlights
EPIC EMR
Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
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.
Training and/or Experience Required
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
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
Educational assistance and professional development programs
Paid medical liability insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
Relocation assistance
About Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte isn't just where you'll work-it's where you'll thrive. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, Charlotte offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and quality of life. With a booming economy anchored by finance, healthcare, and tech, professionals enjoy a dynamic job market and a strong sense of community.
Outside the office, Charlotte shines with its vibrant neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants, and rich cultural scene-from Broadway shows and art galleries to live music and major league sports. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Lake Norman, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
Add in top-rated schools, four beautiful seasons and it's easy to see why Charlotte is a top destination for professionals and families alike.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.
When you join Advocate Health, you're joining a team that's committed to being a Best Place to Care -where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose-from discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for all -and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact-for all.
Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
Who can apply
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