Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physiatrist

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physiatrist (Open Rank)

Department: Physical Medicine Rehab - 413401
Posting Open Date: 01/05/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Type: Permanent Faculty
Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy : FAC
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Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
FTE: 1
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Proposed

Start Date:

04/01/2026

Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others we serve by providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research. The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation seeks a full‑time physiatrist trained in pediatric rehabilitation medicine to join our rapidly expanding academic unit. The position involves inpatient and outpatient pediatric rehabilitation services across our outpatient clinics and UNC Children’s Hospital, with additional opportunities in teaching, research, and program development.

The successful candidate will provide excellent clinical care to children and adolescents with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, brain injury, and other congenital and acquired pediatric disorders. Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient consultations, multidisciplinary clinic development, ITB pump management, and pediatric EMG/NCVS testing. The role also includes teaching, research, quality improvement, and administrative duties associated with an academic appointment.

• Board eligible/certified in PM&R.
• Board eligible/certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.
• MD or DO with NC medical license or willingness to obtain state license.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• History of program development and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Desire to enhance quality of patient care.

Qualified applicants should submit an application online at . The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and two letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to provide the names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of two professional references; reference providers will be contacted via email to upload their letters of support.