Physiatrist (PM&R) – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Program Director

Quick Facts

• Specialty focus: Physiatry (PM&R) with neuromuscular, pain, and MSK emphasis
• Program: Lead development of a new Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) & hypermobility center
• Patient care: Comprehensive rehabilitative care for patients with EDS and other hypermobility disorders

Description

Lead and help develop a new academic EDS and hypermobility program within a highly regarded health system. You will direct comprehensive rehabilitative care and collaborate with specialists across the health system. The role includes performing landmark and ultrasound-guided joint and soft-tissue injections and teaching/supervising PM&R residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation management within a new comprehensive EDS and hypermobility center
• Treat patients with EDS and other hypermobility disorders
• Perform landmark and ultrasound-guided joint and soft-tissue injections
• Collaborate with specialists across the academic health system
• Teach and supervise PM&R residents
• Participate in rotational night and weekend inpatient rehabilitation coverage

Requirements

• Physiatry/PM&R training and licensure to practice medicine
• Clinical experience treating neuromuscular, pain, and/or MSK conditions
• Experience performing joint and soft-tissue injections, including ultrasound-guided techniques
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation management
• Experience teaching and supervising PM&R residents (or demonstrated teaching capability)

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape a dedicated multidisciplinary program for EDS and hypermobility disorders
• Supportive, collaborative academic PM&R department
• Academic and clinical collaboration opportunities
• Central Virginia lifestyle with outdoor recreation and cultural amenities