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Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician - Phoenix Children's Hospital

May 23, 2022

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, is comprised of 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 are 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 the 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

For application, please contact:
David Blaha (dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com)
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Physiatrist - Baylor Scott & White

May 19, 2022

Discover the benefits of a nationally recognized healthcare organization with a full-time outpatient focused Pediatric Physiatrist practice at our Baylor Scott & White Health Roney Bone & Joint Institute in Temple, Texas.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowship training in Pediatric PM&R preferred, open to new fellows
General outpatient Pediatric PM&R at Roney Bone & Joint in Temple
Inpatient consults at McLane’s Children’s Hospital including limited call
Possible outreach to Waco/Killeen pediatric locations
About Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center is a 64-bed full-service children’s hospital with 48 medical/surgical rooms and 16 private Pediatric ICU rooms. McLane Children's Hospital is a rapidly growing practice with expanding specialized services in hematology, neurosurgery GI and Orthopedics. The hospital has a 24-hour pediatric emergency department, a Level II Trauma center, and an advanced diagnostic imaging center. The hospital offers a pediatric residency training program to prepare the next generation of competent, and caring physicians.

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple:

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 574-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation. The hospital was ranked as the #2 teaching hospital in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs.

About the Community:

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health provides full-range, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and emergency medical services through 49 hospitals and more than 800 patient access points.

Benefits:

• Our competitive benefits package includes
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Generous relocation
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Employed position

Contact: Melisa Harrison, MAL - Melisa.Harrison@BSWHealth.org

Apply online at http://jobs.bswhealth.com

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine, MD or Do
• Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board by start date
• Where Applicable - Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate board eligibility of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.

Physician-Developmental Pediatrician - San Mateo, CA

May 18, 2022

Opportunity to support the underserved IDD/behavioral health population with some of the best clinical staff in the state. Unmatched benefits package designed to give you competitive compensation, flexibility, growth, and work/life balance. We hope the next chapter in your career is with Columbus – a family of employees that treats everyone with dignity and respect. We share a passion for supporting the IDD/behavioral health community and do everything in our power to help people achieve their meaningful-life goals.

Salary Range:

• Highly Competitive
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
• City, State: San Mateo, CA Retention
• Bonus: Available
• Shift Times: 8 am to 5 pm, M-F Flex
• Time Off 6 Weeks

Benefits Offered:

• Cigna Medical/Dental/Prescription Insurance
• Reimbursement for Licensure/Certification
• Vision Care
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Life Insurance with Buy-Up Option
• Phone/Travel Stipends
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Relocation Assistance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Accident/Hospital/Cancer Plans
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Advocacy Program

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide medical evaluations as part of the assessment process to determine eligibility for potential clients and provide consultation on medical matters to Social Workers and other staff in their ongoing efforts to serve clients.

Age-Related Competencies:

• Demonstrates age-appropriate communication skills for the patient population served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific community resources.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to interpret issues/symptoms clients share and ability to interpret medical terms, symptoms, and diagnoses into a language understood by case managers and other staff
• Ability to make correct medical decisions, at times, with incomplete information
• Ability to be an accurate observer of (developmental) behavior in adults and children
• Written communication: ability to develop standard business communications, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Oral communication: the ability to convey complex information and ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Ability to operate essential office equipment, including scanners, copiers, faxes, phones, and basic familiarity with MS Word®, MS Excel®, MS PowerPoint®, MS Outlook®, or similar software applications
• Ability to build partnerships and trust through collaboration, active listening, and an openness to new ideas
• Ability to operate with the understanding of working within the context of a larger team, not as a private practice clinician
• Demonstrate sensitivity to individual's concerns and needs; listen with patience.
• Use insight and understanding to deliver difficult news compassionately.
• Use appropriate language that the family will hear to clarify complex or confusing data.
• Take the initiative and be proactive about staying current with new research, approaches, policies, laws, methods, or technologies in expertise.
• Act quickly and decisively in a crisis
• Understand and effectively react/adapt to multiple and competing priorities on the job; use knowledge and expertise to focus on crucial job outcomes.
• Familiarity with Lanterman and Early Start Regulations and client resources.

About the Company:
The Columbus Organization is a team committed to your professional success. As a leading national provider of health care professionals focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we invite you to take your career to a whole new level with The Columbus Organization.
If you have already found the perfect job but perhaps know of someone still looking, Columbus offers a $5000 referral bonus for successful referrals.

The Columbus Organization
Because Everyone Deserves a Meaningful Life
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Education:

• Four years of medical school.
• Three years of residency training in pediatrics.
• Board certification in pediatrics.
• Additional subspecialty training in developmental-behavioral pediatrics

License:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Pediatrics
• Registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration and CMS for National Provider Identifier.
• ABMS certification

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/1wkdKqsADg45Qs6W5I6JwZ

Physical Therapist – Physically Handicapped Children (PHC)

May 11, 2022

Monterey County Health Department
Salinas, CA 93906

Physical Therapist – Physically Handicapped Children (PHC)
Salary: $7,526.65 - $10,274.68 Monthly
Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled
Exam #: 22/50G23/05LPC

Summary of Position
The Health Department’s Public Health Bureau has an opening for a 36 hours per week Physical Therapist-Physically Handicapped Children (PT-PHC) in the California Children’s Services (CCS) Medical Therapy Program. The PT-PHC delivers a full range of physical therapy services including evaluation, planning, and providing PT treatment to children with physical disabilities. The PT-PHC records, and prepares reports on the patient’s treatment and progress. The PT-PHC works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, occupational and speech therapists, social workers, nutritionists, school personnel, and outside agencies to meet the therapy needs of the children served by the CCS Medical Therapy Program (MTP). The mission of the CCS MTP is to maximize the quality of life for special needs children through the provision of Physical and Occupational Therapy services including ongoing assessment, treatment, and consultation with the child, family, and community.

A list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future full-time or temporary vacancies as they arise.

Examples of Duties
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and techniques of accepted physical therapy (PT) practice, especially as applied to physically handicapped children.
• Anatomy, physiology, neuro-muscular functions and dysfunctions and kinesiology; basic pathology involved in cerebral palsy cases.
• Proper use care and operation of equipment utilized in the assessment and provision of PT treatment.

Skills to:

• Administer physical therapy treatments and exercises.
• Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data.
• Read, understand and interpret physician’s orders and instructions for therapy and the use of equipment.
• Read and write clearly and effectively to keep and prepare a variety of records and reports.
• Communicate orally in a clear manner and with a volume required to carry on telephone and face-to-face conversation to teach and instruct parents and children.
• Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to perform in a team environment
• Flexibility
• Creativity
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and/or individuals.
• Sensitivity to clients and families
• Enough energy to effectively provide therapy to patients

Examples of Experience/Education/Training
EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education, or training, typically:
EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of course work and graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy approved by the Board of the American Physical Therapy Association.

And
EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of experience as a licensed physical therapist providing therapy to physically handicapped child

Conditions of Employment:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Possess and maintain a valid license to practice physical therapy issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California.
• Due to the sensitive nature of these positions, the Health Department reserves the right to fingerprint and conduct police background checks of appointees for some positions.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
New graduates with clinical experience in pediatrics are encouraged to apply.
For complete information see the class specification/job description on our website at:
https://www2.co.monterey.ca.us/pages/hr/class-specs/50G23.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Additional Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty, by 11:59 PM(PST) on April 1, 2022

OR

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM by contacting
Monterey County Health Department
Human Resources Division
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
831-755-4394

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• Monterey County Employment Application form
• Copy of license to practice physical therapy by Physical Therapy Board of California

Application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants who are determined to be most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. To further assess applicant’s possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or written examination.

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline of April 1, 2022, will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

For more information or to receive application materials, contact the Health Department Human Resources Division at 831-755-4394.

SPECIAL NOTE:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

BENEFITS:
The County offers an excellent benefits package. To view S Bargaining Unit Summary please visit our website https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showpublisheddocument/107978/637753515653330000. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

COVID-19:
On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical /Religion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Senior Personnel Analyst Lorena Paniagua-Castro at (831) 755-4946.

An Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

Division Chief and Medical Director of the Swank Autism Center

May 4, 2022

Division Chief and Medical Director of the Swank Autism Center               

JOB DESCRIPTION:                                                                                                

The Division of Developmental Medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital Delaware is seeking an innovative and highly collaborative clinician to serve as Division Chief and Medical Director of the Swank Autism Center. The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized academic leader with a substantial record of leadership, clinical and administrative accomplishments, education, scholarship and/or research productivity, and teaching experience. We are seeking candidates with prior administrative and leadership experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to effectively inspire, manage, mentor, and develop faculty and staff. Candidates should have an M.D., D.O., or MD-PhD degree and be board-certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Responsible for providing strategic direction for the growth and development of the division, taking full advantage of the stature and academic resources of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.

• Provide medical oversight and support program development for Swank Autism Center

• Report to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics.

• Provide leadership, vision, and management in accomplishing the mission and goals of the division and Department of Pediatrics in education, research, patient care and service.

• Collaborative opportunities with basic and clinical scientists offer significant potential for the development of the research arm of the division.

• Opportunity and challenge to lead a division that meets the evolving needs for a growing integrated health care delivery system.

Requirements:

• 8 years of leadership experience.

• Board-certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

• Appropriate for Associate Professor of Pediatrics or a higher academic rank.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with leadership to create, seek, and execute strategic initiatives to further Nemour's mission.

• Identify and obtain resources to optimize clinical services and achieve goals for patient access, patient volume, physician availability and training, productivity, and quality improvement.

• Foster an environment that enhances the professional development of division members with the goal of achieving a highly motivated and skillful physician and allied professional group.

• Recruit and retain well-trained, diverse, and qualified professional staff to the division within the clinical needs and compensation policies of Nemours.

• Exemplify the Nemours Standards of Behavior and ensure all division members are practicing those same standards through education and motivation.

• Support scholarly activities which include the education of pediatric residents, active research, and support of the Nemours research strategy.

• Serve as the ‘face’ of Developmental Medicine and build external relationships,

• Expand the sphere of influence and advocate for improvements and change within the division

• Seek external support and philanthropy.

• Responsible for fiscal stewardship and operational management in partnership with department administration.

• Focus on patient satisfaction and maintaining a family-centric environment and culture to ensure service and operational excellence that maximize patient satisfaction, outcomes, and impact within and beyond Nemours.

• Attend Pediatric departmental meetings and general medical staff meetings as required by the hospital and departmental bylaws. Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date medical records and summaries as required by the hospital and department bylaws.

• Participate in quality improvement, service improvement, and leadership activities, including patient satisfaction and safety initiatives, risk management and peer review activities.

• Maintenance of board certification as required by employers.

For confidential consideration, please forward your formal CV and cover letter to:

Fernando Moncada, CPRP
Physician Recruiter
Nemours Children’s Health System
fernando.moncada@nemours.org

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, medical, life, vision, prescription, paid time off, paid parental leave, mental health, dental, CME, 403-B Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution, 457-retirement savings plan, licensure, and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement. Florida has no state income tax, and Nemours is not-for-profit; full-time employed providers qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We also offer an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.

About Us: 

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.

Pediatric Developmental Disabilities - OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital

May 2, 2022

Job Specifics:

• The new developmental-behavioral pediatrician or neurodevelopmental pediatrician will support the continued growth of the Divison of Child Developemt and Rehabilitation. 
• The division is active in the evaluation and management of children with global developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, ADHA/ADD, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and cerebral palsy.
• Scholarly and research interests are highly desirable, along with experience in teaching medical students and residents. 
• The candidate must be board-certified in pediatrics and fellowship trained in neurodevelopmental disabilities or developmental-behavioral pediatrics.
• The compensation package and academic rank (associate or assistant professor) will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
• EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled

The Community:

• Peoria, the largest Illinois metropolitan area outside of Chicago and St. Louis, Is home to a large collection of medical research, educational, and clinical facilities including the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and Hump Trading Simulation & Education Center. 
• Peoria, Illinois, offers a range of residential opportunities whether you are looking for something out of the way, in the woods, along the river, or right in the heart of the city. 
• Peoria is also home to a number of performance venues, museums, art galleries, and more than two dozen historic landmarks of both local and national fame. 

About OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital:

OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois in Peoria is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinoise and the only full-service tertiary hospital for kids downstate. With 136 beds and more than 141 pediatric subspecialists, OSF Children's Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside of Chicago. Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls of OSF HealthCare Saint Frances Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children's Hospital has over 7,000 admissions; 2,500 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits each year. More information at www.osfhealthcare.org/childrens. 

Please contact or send CV to:
Stacey Morin, OSF HealthCare Physician Recruitment
Ph: (309) 683-8354 or 
Email: stacey.e.morin@osfhealthcare.org

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

April 5, 2022

The University of Cincinnati's Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, in partnership with the Department of Pediatrics and Cincinnati Children's Hospital, is offering an outstanding opportunity for a pediatric physiatrist to join our growing number of faculty who specialize in the care of patients with cerebral palsy.

About Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC):
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit pediatric academic institution that consistently ranks among the top 5 pediatric hospitals in the country. Our 16,000+ employees, faculty, residents, and fellows share the same vision: to be the leader in improving child health. Located in an affordable, vibrant and diverse community that is rich in history and has many options for dining out, exploring nature, live art performances, and athletic events. Cincinnati Children's Hospital & Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM):
The Division was founded in 1990. Our mission is to advance the field of pediatric physiatry and maximize the health, function, and well-being of children through the highest quality family-centered rehabilitative care, transformative research, collaboration across disciplines, advocacy, and training of tomorrow's leaders. We have 11 faculty and enjoy a culture that promotes collaboration, respect, inclusion, as well as individual and programmatic growth and development. We have the largest training program in the field of pediatric rehabilitation with four fellows and five triple board residents and 48 graduates.

About the Cerebral Palsy Program:
The Cerebral Palsy Clinic at CCHMC provides care for over 2000 patients with a nationally recognized, innovative care model. It is one of only two centers in the United States certified as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Specialty Practice by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The division currently offers greater than 15 CP Team clinics per month. Each multidisciplinary team clinic is staffed in an arena format including a pediatric rehabilitation physician, a pediatric physical therapist, a pediatric occupational therapist, a care coordinator, a nurse care manager, and a dietitian who collectively provide holistic care tailored around patient and family goals. In addition to annual Team visits, patients and families access additional rehabilitation care and spasticity management through our many physician-only pediatric CP clinics.

In addition to the Cerebral Palsy Clinics, there are exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations in the following clinical settings at CCHMC: Infant Motor Evaluation Clinic (IMEC), Surgical Spasticity Clinic and CP Surgical Mobility Clinic.

The PRM faculty are fortunate and proud to serve together with a large team of allied medical professionals in the OT/PT and Speech and Language Pathology departments who provide expertise in serial casting, orthotics, NMES, intensive therapy protocols including locomotor therapy using robotics and constraint induced movement therapy, and wheelchair seating clinics. The Perlman Center, located within CCHMC, offers a variety of additional services including early intervention and preschool group therapies, comprehensive equipment, communication and assistive technology evaluations, aquatic therapy and corticovisual impairment evaluations.

Representative responsibilities:

Patient Care: Provide safe, effective, equitable and compassionate patient care in an interdisciplinary ambulatory setting. Provide consultative services to other physicians and clinical providers within the medical center surrounding baclofen pump management.

Teaching: Teach and supervise the decision-making and patient care of assigned medical students, residents and fellows to ensure safe and effective medical care.

Service: Contribute to the development of innovative programs for patient care and quality improvement work.

Scholarly Activity: Demonstrative ongoing commitment to and participation in scholarly activities including contributions to original research and publication of original research, clinical observations, reviews, chapters, or books.

Qualifications:
• M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree
• Current active medical license issued by the State of Ohio or eligible for license
• Subspecialty board certification or eligible in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
• Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility​

For more information, please contact Dr. Lala Mendoza at PaolaMaria.Mendoza-Sengco@cchmc.org

https://jobs.cincinnatichildrens.org/search/jobdetails/assistant-professor-physical-medicine--rehab/753166bb-da8d-4bee-b258-854d832d9bce

Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation at Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

March 16, 2022

Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation at Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

The Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University and Blythedale Children’s Hospital are seeking an experienced academic pediatric physiatrist to lead the pediatric rehabilitation program at both institutions. This physician will oversee pediatric rehabilitation activities throughout the NewYork-Presbyterian system, comprising hospital locations and ambulatory sites throughout New York City and suburban locations, and at Blythedale Children’s hospital, a 94-bed pediatric specialty hospital in Valhalla, NY that provides post-acute and rehabilitation care to children and adolescents with a broad range of disabling and medical conditions. Specific roles will include serving as the Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation at Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Medical Director of the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, and Chief of PM&R at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. The pediatric rehabilitation program includes five full-time attending physiatrists at multiple locations, an ACGME accredited fellowship in pediatric rehabilitation and close collaboration with multiple related departments. Candidates should be board-certified in pediatric rehabilitation medicine, have a minimum of five years of experience as an attending physician, and have a record of academic accomplishment.

 

Interested candidates should contact:

Joel Stein, MD

Simon Baruch Professor and Chair

(212) 305-4818

js1165@cumc.columbia.edu

https://www.columbiadoctors.org/childrens-health/pediatric-specialties/rehabilitation-medicine

Columbia University is an equal employment opportunity employer and has an enduring commitment to support equality of education and employment opportunities, and diversity development.

Developmental Pediatrician

March 9, 2022

Pediatrix
Scottsdale, AZ

Description: Our practice is seeking a full-time Developmental Pediatrician with a background in evaluation and management of developmental disorders for a busy pediatric developmental follow-up clinic in Scottsdale, AZ.

• The pediatrician will need to be BC/BE in one of the following subspecialties: neurodevelopment, developmental-behavioral, neurology, or neonatology with experience in seeing older children.
• General pediatricians with a minimum of 5 years of experience and demonstrated interest in developmental pediatrics are also invited to apply.
• The practice provides inpatient developmental consultation for high-risk infants.
• Infants are followed after discharge in an outpatient setting to identify developmental needs and promote optimum development over time.
• Community developmental consults are also seen with a focus on early diagnosis of autism.
• Office visits allow time for in-depth developmental evaluation and care coordination with families and providers.
• Training in the General Movement Assessment is beneficial
• Team consists of (2) physicians and (1) NNP plus excellent support staff

Considerations:

• Monday-Friday regular clinic schedule
• Average 6 patients/day
• Electronic Charting
• Opportunity for academic affiliate appointments at nearby Universities
• Research Opportunities
• Collaboration amongst other Pediatrix Developmental Pediatric Programs

Contact:
Travis Weeks
Clinical Recruiter - Pediatrix Medical Group
602-649-2857
Travis.Weeks@pediatrix.com
https://clinical-mednax.icims.com/jobs/30424/developmental-pediatrician/job


Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/1wqWdeUAAAowwF6W5IPJRR

Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician

March 3, 2022

Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is seeking a Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician to join our team.

About the Organization: Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center, Children's Hospital and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The Medical Center serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population over 4 million.

For over 100 years, Loma Linda University Health has been dedicated to excellence in health care, research, and education. Loma Linda University Medical Center includes the adult tower on the Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus, the Cloverleaf Tower and the Schuman Pavilion. Our academic medical center is recognized as a leader in healthcare, including pioneering work in fields like organ transplant, cancer treatment and cardiac care.

The Dennis and Carol Troesh Medical Campus offers state-of-the-art services in nearly every medical specialty. The campus includes the adult hospital tower, Children's Hospital - East and the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion. You'll also find dedicated adult and pediatric emergency rooms, hybrid operating rooms for advanced surgery, and convenient connections to services in our other towers. With 320 licensed Adult beds, our hospital provides expert care in nearly every specialty to hundreds of thousands of patients per year. As one of the region's two Level 1 trauma centers, we also provide San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono counties the most advanced trauma care available.

Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' Together, we strive for Compassion, Excellence, Humility, Integrity, Justice, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

This is not a J1 Opportunity.

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This position is currently accepting applications.

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Developmental Pediatrics

February 28, 2022

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia and University of Virginia Children's Hospital seeks candidates for a Developmental Pediatrician (tenure eligible or tenure-ineligible) at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Salary, tenure status and rank are dependent upon qualifications and experience. For information regarding faculty tracks, visit https://faculty.med.virginia.edu/facultyaffairs/advancement/pandt/faculty-tracks/.

The patient population being treated includes children with medical complexity, chronic illness, neuro-developmental disabilities (i.e. cerebral palsy, meningomyelocele), neuromuscular disorders, behavioral disorders, intellectual disability, autism, emotional disorders, conduct disorders, acquired brain injury, mild brain injury (concussion), mental health disorders and dual diagnoses. Patients are seen in consultation on the inpatient units (NICU, PICU, Acute Care ward), in the Battle Building (outpatient) of the University of Virginia Children's Hospital and Clinics and at various outreach clinics.  

The University of Virginia Medical Center and Children's Hospital are located near the main university grounds of the University of Virginia. The University of Virginia is annually ranked as one of the premier public institutions in the United States and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, a picturesque small but cosmopolitan city perennially ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Candidates must have a MD and must be board eligible or board certified in developmental and behavioral pediatrics. The position requires experience in treating children with medical complexity. In addition, this position requires the teaching skills and experience necessary to precept fellows, residents, and medical students.

Priority review of applications will begin on November 27, 2021, but the position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY:
Please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition #R0029937. Complete a candidate profile online, attach a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing your interests. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check and pre-employment health screening.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Michelle Williams, Senior Recruiter/Faculty Search Advisor, at mew8js@virginia.edu.

For additional information about the position please contact: Richard Stevenson, MD, Head of the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at RDS8Z@virginia.edu.

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area.  To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/  For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Clinical Scientist- Neuroscience or Rehabilitation

December 21, 2021

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare has two open Clinical Scientist opportunities.

The PhD scientist will provide oversight and leadership of the Rehabilitation Research Program or Neurosciences Research Program in a dyad role with the Rehabilitation Research or Neuorscience Research physician leader/s. They will establish and identify research needs and priorities within the Cerebral Palsy Institute and will design, conduct, facilitate, and disseminate clinically focused research that aligns with the vision and mission of the Rehabilitation Research Program or Neuroscience Research Program and the Gillette mission and strategy. The incumbent will also provide mentorship, teaching, and supervision to clinical staff in the review, design, analyses, and dissemination of clinical research.

Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served; however, in all positions, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams. We organize care around each patient’s condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams, consistent with our Gillette CARES expectations.

Major Challenges

Prioritizing continuous, multiple interpersonal interactions, projects and deadlines with clinicians while balancing your own related research projects and deadlines.

Qualifications

Required:

•     Ph.D. or candidate in a basic or health science, including education in the principles and methods of scientific investigation
•     Previous experience in protocol development, data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting and information display
•     Demonstrated success at research publication and grant writing
•     History of interdisciplinary collaboration
•     Working knowledge of scientific research design and statistical analysis in the area of the assigned DRA
•     Experience in a clinical setting

Gillette requires all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza unless there is a Gillette-approved medical or religious exemption. New hires will be required to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to starting employment and submit proof of 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine prior to 1st day.

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

We partner with individuals and families to provide specialized, coordinated care for individuals who have complex, rare or traumatic conditions starting in childhood.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.