Physician – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Spine & Pain Management

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Spine & Pain Management

The University of Kansas Health System's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is seeking a fellowship-trained physiatrist in Pain Medicine or Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine to join our academic faculty. This full-time faculty position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive rehabilitation, spine, musculoskeletal, and interventional pain care within a collaborative academic health system.

The successful candidate will evaluate and manage patients with pain, spine, and musculoskeletal conditions, perform functional restoration and interventional pain procedures, and work closely with spine surgeons, pain anesthesiologists, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver multidisciplinary, patient-centered care. In addition to clinical responsibilities, faculty members teach and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students; participate in Grand Rounds, lectures, and other educational activities; and contribute to the PM&R Residency and NASS Interventional Spine & Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship programs. Opportunities for clinical or basic science research, institutional support for scholarly activity, and academic advancement are available based on experience and achievement.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO (or equivalent)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kansas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship training in Pain Medicine or Interventional Spine & Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Demonstrated interest in academic medicine, teaching, and scholarly activity
• Experience managing patients with spine, pain, and musculoskeletal disorders

Benefits and Compensation: 

• Recent increase in overall compensation package 

• Generous retirement contribution 

• Relocation assistance 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• CME allowance 

• LTD/STD and life insurance 

• Professional liability coverage 

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center. Our mission is to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System consistently earns national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties and is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence. 

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design. 

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education). 

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City. 

Interested candidates should email their Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter to Ann Terry as [email protected].

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-56299

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [email protected].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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