Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician–Phoenix Children’s

Phoenix Children’s is seeking a talented, energetic, compassionate and collegial Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physician to join the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).

The Division of PM&R, a key division within Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s comprises an expert team of three fellowship-trained pediatric PM&R physicians and two nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, allowing children to achieve their optimal level of independence.

The ideal candidates will have a broad base of clinical knowledge and a strong interest in program development, specifically the growth of inpatient and outpatient programs as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand services and capability. Clinical work includes the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the inpatient PM&R consult service, the outpatient physiatry clinic, and other multidisciplinary clinics. The Division is actively involved in injection therapy management for spasticity and dystonia in a variety of settings, as well as multidisciplinary surgical management, including SDR/ITB/DBS. Opportunities available for clinical expansion in EMG/NCV. Educational/teaching involvement with the Honor Health PM&R residency program in Phoenix as well as pediatric, neurology, and palliative care training programs.

Highlights of PM&R Division:

• The only dedicated acute pediatric and adolescent inpatient rehabilitation program and the only fellowship trained pediatric PM&R staff in the state of Arizona and in the contiguous regions
• 12-bed CARF-accredited inpatient unit with private rooms, ventilator capability, and contiguous therapy gym and private therapy treatment room spaces
• Up to date rehab technology and experienced inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapists
• Onsite school program, psychology, neuropsychology, pet and music therapy support services
• Gait lab
• Strong interdisciplinary environment
• Opportunities for pediatric and PM&R resident education, medical student and fellow rotations
• Ability to seek faculty status at University of Arizona, Arizona State, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton
• Clinical research opportunities and institutional research support
• Part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s and a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
• Administrative opportunities for the neuroscience institute, hospital level, and University of Arizona College of Medicine committee membership as well as opportunities for leadership within the Division, the PM&R residency program, and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Staff

Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s only children’s hospital recognized by US News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals, ranking in eight specialties in 2023-24. Phoenix Children’s also consistently ranks on the Becker’s Hospital Review list of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.

The Phoenix Valley Region is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the US. Over the last several years, Phoenix and its surrounding communities have experienced significant population growth while still maintaining a favorable cost of living compared to the other largest metro areas. Year-round sunshine, abundant scenic desert landscape, and access to every possible cultural and recreational, and spectator sports activities are other advantages of living in the Phoenix Valley area.

This position offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including employer retirement contribution, generous vacation/meeting time, CME funds, health and dental benefits, disability, and life insurance.

Qualifications include:

• BC/BE in PM&R
• MD/DO
• Arizona state license

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with cover letter.
David Blaha
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoenix Children’s
(440) 223-5256
dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com

https://careers.phoenixchildrens.com/Positions/Posting/543898

Phoenix Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.