The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, ranked No. 1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and tied for No. 1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News and World Report (2023-2024), is seeking a full-time, board certified/eligible, highly skilled and experienced physiatrist specializing in stroke and brain injury medicine to lead and expand our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Stroke program. This leadership opportunity encompasses both clinical responsibilities and administrative oversight, playing a vital role in the growth of our program across two premier hospitals and affiliated outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing rehabilitation care and enhancing patient outcomes while contributing to the educational development of future healthcare professionals.

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, chaired by Dr. Heakyung Kim, provides services at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Clements University Hospital, and their affiliated outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with residents, fellows, and medical students in one of the largest PM&R training programs in the U.S.  

UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the premier medical centers that is nationally recognized for its excellence in educating physicians, biomedical scientists, and health care personnel.   The medical center’s facultyincludes many distinguished scientists; among them are 26 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 17 members of the National Academy of Medicine, and 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators. Since 1985, six members of the UTSW faculty have been recipients of Nobel Prizes.

Established in 1943 as a small private medical school by a group of leading Dallas citizens, UT Southwestern has grown to employ more than 23,000 people, with an operating budget in excess of $4.5 billion. The campus is located 10 minutes from downtown Dallas and is part of the 1,000-plus-acre Southwestern Medical District. 

Now comprising four schools, UTSW has grown into a thriving academic medical center with a rapidly expanding clinical enterprise dedicated to excellence in the care delivery. The institution provides medical care in approximately 80 specialties to more than 117,000 hospitalized patients annually and oversees nearly 360,000 emergency room cases and approximately 3 million outpatient visits a year. As a public entity, UTSW enjoys support from the state of Texas for its academic missions, as well as philanthropic support from the Dallas-Fort Worth community.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and experienced physiatrist specializing in stroke and brain injury medicine to lead and expand our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Stroke program. This leadership opportunity encompasses both clinical responsibilities and administrative oversight, playing a vital role in the growth of our program across two premier hospitals and affiliated outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing rehabilitation care and enhancing patient outcomes while contributing to the educational development of future healthcare professionals.

Why Join Us?

• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Join one of the most innovative and respected healthcare systems in the country, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of leadership development opportunities within a thriving academic medical center, with access to mentoring and resources for academic growth.
• Impact: Be part of a rapidly growing program that is transforming the landscape of stroke and brain injury rehabilitation. Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rehabilitation medicine while making a lasting impact on patient care.
• Collaboration & Innovation: Work alongside world-class clinicians and researchers, contributing to the advancement of medical care in one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking healthcare systems.

This leadership opportunity encompasses both clinical responsibilities and administrative oversight, playing a vital role in the growth of our program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing rehabilitation care and enhancing patient outcomes while contributing to the educational development of future healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Program Expansion: Lead and oversee the comprehensive development of the PM&R Stroke program, ensuring the highest standards of care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Clinical Excellence: Provide expert care to patients recovering from stroke and brain injury, utilizing the latest rehabilitation techniques and evidence-based practices. Coordinate care within multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Mentorship & Education: Engage with residents, fellows, and medical students in one of the nation’s largest and most respected PM&R training programs. Provide mentorship and guidance to the next generation of healthcare professionals, fostering an environment of learning and growth.
• Research & Innovation: Promote and support clinical research initiatives within stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, with opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking studies aimed at improving patient care and outcomes.
• Administrative Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring efficiency, quality control, and adherence to institutional policies and goals. Collaborate with medical directors and hospital leadership to drive strategic initiatives and improve the program’s offerings.
• Collaboration & Partnerships: Work closely with colleagues across various medical specialties, including neurology, neurosurgery, and nursing, to provide coordinated care to stroke and brain injury patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree or foreign equivalent
• Board certified/eligible
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure and its acquisition prior to the start of employment

To learn more about this position, please visit https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position. 

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/