The Department of PM&R at Temple is a major teaching center for medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health professional trainees. Our faculty is actively engaged in presenting scholarly reports at regional, national, and international meetings, publishing scholarly manuscripts and textbooks, and pursuing a variety of clinically relevant research projects. Moreover, a thermography laboratory was established in 2020 with the goal of providing a novel, objective testing method for chronic pain disorders.
The Opportunity
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking a full time Academic Physiatrist with board certification in Pain Management or Sports Medicine to provide interventional spine care services including spinal cord stimulator placement. Leadership roles within our residency program may be available for qualified candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and become part of our dynamic and dedicated healthcare team.
Additional information about the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation can be found here: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Highlights:
• The Department of PM&R has well-established services that include non-surgical management of musculoskeletal
conditions, as well as EMG/NCS procedures
• Manage patients for spinal interventional procedures, pain medicine pump placements, and spinal cord stimulation devices.
• Participate in the growth and development of current and future services
• Shape the future of Physiatry by participating in clinical teaching, didactics, & simulations for residents & medical students
• Leadership opportunities for qualified/interested candidate
Candidate Qualifications:
• M.D., D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Successful completion of residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and fellowship in Pain Management or Sports Medicine from ACGME-accredited programs prior to the start date
• Board certification in Physician Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Board certification in Pain Management or Sports Medicine with expertise in interventional spine care
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license & DEA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment.
In addition to a competitive salary, and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more – the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Temple Health is one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments; 8 Basic Science Departments; 13 Research Center (all of which are engaged in patient care education and research) and more than 1,000 physicians and scientists sharing the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.
Procedure for Candidacy:
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.
Your application will not be considered complete until you submit all the required documents and information.
All documents must be in PDF format.
Application materials must include a curriculum vita, personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references names/contact information. A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to: Sam Wu, MD, MA, MPH, MBA Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, C/O Bill Mawhinney, Senior Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, email: William.mawhinney@tuhs.temple.edu
We are especially interested in candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.