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On behalf of the Department Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation and the Department of Neurosurgery at OU College of Medicine and OU Health, in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma Medical Center’s ACS verified Level I trauma center, CareerPhysician, LLC, a leader in academic executive search, is pleased to announce the inception of a national search for outstanding candidates for the role of Faculty Physiatrist for the combined Spine and Trauma Programs. The selected physician will have the legacy opportunity of establishing a multi-disciplinary spine care and rehabilitation service for the state’s only ACS verified Level 1 trauma center and university-based spine program. With the strength of the departments and a firm commitment to faculty and fiscal resources, we believe the position to be among the top roles available in academic physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Qualified applicants must have completed an accredited PM&R residency program and be BE/BC in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Additionally, applicants must possess the training and experience necessary to obtain an unrestricted license in the State of Oklahoma. While previous leadership experience is preferred, OU Health is willing to provide leadership and professional development training to foster the success of all applicants.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Join the faculty of an established and highly regarded orthopedic surgery department comprised of 23 board certified/board eligible surgeons and 7 physician assistants with a firm commitment to developing a state-of-the-art PM&R program.
• Medical Directorship appointment available to candidates who exhibit leadership experience, and an outstanding history in clinical quality and patient experience. 
• Collaborate with a highly accomplished neurosurgery department to support development of the region’s premier multi-disciplinary spine rehabilitation program.
• Opportunity to develop the vision and strategic plan that will guide OU Health PM&R services into the future.
• Support to participate in scholarly activity and research and to pursue promotion through OU College of Medicine.
• Build the PM&R team with a commitment to expand the team as growth and vision demand.  
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package including a commencement bonus and a 2-year salary guarantee with productivity incentives. 
• Practice at the State of Oklahoma’s only tertiary care academic medical center.
• USA Today ranks Oklahoma as the fourth most affordable state to live in the country. Enjoy a growing urban metroplex or quiet suburbs with a choice of excellent public and private schools.
• Experience four seasons, exciting professional and collegiate sports, and a multitude of accessible outdoor activities.

For more details about this opportunity, or to recommend individuals, please contact Mark Lozano at mark@careerphysician.com, or at 469-553-9311. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center does not discriminate against or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual based on the individual’s race, color, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age (40 or older), sex (see:  Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination policy) sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or veteran status.