Position Summary
The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and patient-centered Physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to provide comprehensive consultative services across Jackson Health System and UHealth/University of Miami clinics and inpatient units. The physician will support the delivery of high-quality rehabilitative care by performing evaluations, developing evidence-based care plans, coordinating…
interdisciplinary services, and ensuring continuity of care for patients with a broad range of conditions.
The ideal candidate will excel in a collaborative academic medical environment, demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, and contribute to the expansion and excellence of the PM&R service lines.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Care - Consultative Services
- Provide inpatient and outpatient care, including PM&R consultations across Jackson Memorial Hospital and UHealth sites.
- Evaluate patients with impairments resulting from spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, amputation, complex orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, and medically complex diagnoses.
- Develop individualized, interdisciplinary rehabilitation plans using evidence-based methods and best clinical practices.
- Recommend appropriate therapies, durable medical equipment, bracing/orthotics, and rehabilitation levels of care (e.g., acute inpatient rehab, SNF, home therapies).
- Provide timely documentation, follow-up assessments, and clear recommendations to referring services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and coordination with case management and therapy teams.
- Provide specialty PM&R expertise to support clinical programs such as neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, cancer rehab, medically complex diagnosis, and musculoskeletal medicine.
Academic and Teaching Responsibilities
- Participate in the education and supervision of residents, fellows, and medical students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
- Contribute to case discussions, clinical teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and academic activities within the department.
Administrative & Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with University and Jackson Health System policies.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, CMS, and institutional guidelines.
- Participate in departmental meetings, clinical quality efforts, and workflow improvements related to consultative services.
- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and strong communication with referring providers and interdisciplinary colleagues.
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in PM&R.
- Eligibility for Florida medical licensure.
- Additional fellowship training (e.g., Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Cancer rehabilitation) is welcomed but not required.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and experience managing complex rehabilitative needs.
- Commitment to academic medicine, patient-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Work Environment
- Primary practice located at Jackson Memorial Hospital with additional responsibilities at University of Miami Hospital and affiliated UHealth outpatient settings.
- Integrated academic and clinical environment with access to advanced therapies, specialized rehabilitation teams, and robust training programs.
- Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly expanding PM&R department and health system.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Faculty-UMMG