Assistant Professor of Clinical – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

About the role

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor to deliver high‑quality consultative care across Jackson Health System and UHealth clinics. This clinical faculty position combines patient care, interdisciplinary coordination, and academic mentorship.

Key responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient PM&R consultations at Jackson Memorial Hospital and UHealth sites.
• Evaluate patients with spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, amputation, complex orthopedic, and medically complex conditions.
• Develop individualized, evidence‑based rehabilitation plans and recommend therapies, equipment, and appropriate levels of care.
• Document assessments, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Teach and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students, contributing to case discussions and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, Joint Commission, and CMS regulations.

Required profile

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Experience managing a broad spectrum of rehabilitative diagnoses.
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to work in an academic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to education, mentorship, and scholarly activities.

Required skills

• Clinical evaluation and management of complex rehabilitation patients.
• Development of evidence‑based care plans.
• Interdisciplinary team coordination.
• Regulatory documentation and compliance.