Division Chief - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Overview

Division Chief - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Physical Medicine and Rehab

Posting #: 774170 | Employee Type:
Full-Time

Division Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a leadership role within the Barrow Neurological Institute for Phoenix Children’s. The Division Chief provides clinical leadership, educational oversight, and research direction for pediatric PM&R, focusing on neuromuscular, congenital, and trauma-related conditions.

• Clinical Leadership:
  Provide expert clinical care to pediatric patients with physical disabilities, neuromuscular disorders, congenital conditions, and injuries; develop and implement individualized treatment plans; collaborate with pediatricians, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and therapists to maintain a multidisciplinary approach.
• Administrative and Leadership:
  Lead the Pediatric PM&R division; oversee daily operations, resources, growth, and quality improvement initiatives; recruit, hire, and mentor a diverse team; develop and manage the division budget.
• Education and Training:
  Provide educational leadership by developing training programs for medical students, residents, and fellows; promote continuous learning within the division.
• Research and Innovation:
  Engage in clinical research; contribute to publications and conferences; collaborate with research teams to improve outcomes and explore new therapies.
• Collaboration and Networking:
  Build partnerships with other departments, institutions, and community organizations; foster referral pathways and outreach.
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety:
  Establish and monitor quality metrics; implement evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and safety.

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; pediatric PM&R sub-specialization is preferred.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the practice jurisdiction.
• Proven clinical expertise in Pediatric PM&R with a strong record of patient care and outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong commitment to education, research, and advancement of the field.

Phoenix Children’s has a 12-bed CARF-accredited inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and operates within Phoenix Children’s Medical Group, collaborating with Barrow Neurological Institute for Children. The position includes coverage of inpatient rehabilitation, inpatient PM&R consults, outpatient physiatry, and multidisciplinary clinics. Interest in program development and botulinum toxin/phenol injections is encouraged. Opportunities exist for clinical research participation.

Phoenix Children’s is a full-service, non-profit tertiary pediatric medical center with 533 beds, the state’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center, and a range of subspecialty services. The hospital partners with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, ASU, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton University for academic activities; it maintains a large pediatric residency program and participates in joint Med-Peds residency programs.

• Mission, Vision, and Values:
  The organization emphasizes family-centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, accountability, and accessibility of high-quality care.
• Apply for this position: candidates will complete an application containing standard fields (name, contact information, resume, etc.).