Description
Build a rewarding career by bringing your passion, energy, and dedication to Phoenix Children’s—where every role makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. As one of the nation’s top pediatric healthcare systems, we offer 75+ subspecialty fields and eight centers of excellence. Named a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, we support the advanced treatments you need to provide exceptional care. Inspired by the energy of our expanding metro area, we invite you to join us and see the big difference we can make together.
Phoenix Children’s is seeking a talented, energetic, compassionate, and collegial Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician to join the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The Division of PM&R, a key division within Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, is comprised of an expert team of fellowship-trained pediatric PM&R physicians and nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, allowing children to achieve their optimal level of independence.
The ideal candidates will have a broad base of clinical knowledge and strong interest in program development, specifically growth of inpatient and outpatient programs as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand services and capability.
Clinical work includes the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the inpatient PM&R consult service, outpatient physiatry clinic and other multidisciplinary clinics. The Division is actively involved in injection therapy management for spasticity and dystonia in a variety of settings as well as multidisciplinary surgical management including SDR/ITB/DBS. Opportunities available for clinical expansion in EMG/NCV. Educational/teaching involvement with the Honor Health PM&R residency program in Phoenix as well as pediatric, neurology, and palliative care training programs.
Highlights of PM&R Division
- The only dedicated acute pediatric and adolescent inpatient rehabilitation program and the only fellowship trained pediatric PM&R staff in the state of Arizona and in the contiguous regions.
- 12 bed CARF accredited inpatient unit with private rooms, ventilator capability, and contiguous therapy gym and private therapy treatment room spaces
- Up to date rehab technology and experienced inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapists
- Onsite school program, psychology, neuropsychology, pet and music therapy support services
- Gait lab
- Strong interdisciplinary environment
- Opportunities for pediatric and PM&R resident education, medical student and fellow rotations
- Ability to seek faculty status at University of Arizona, Arizona State, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton
- Clinical research opportunities and institutional research support
- Part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s and a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
- Administrative opportunities for the neuroscience institute, hospital level, and University of Arizona College of Medicine committee membership as well as opportunities for leadership within the Division, the PM&R residency program, and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Staff
About Us: Phoenix Children’s
Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s top-ranked children’s hospital and is considered a regional hub throughout the Southwest. With 533 licensed beds and more than 1200 employed/affiliated physicians, we’re on the cusp of becoming one of the largest children’s health systems in the country. Phoenix is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States, boasting 300+ sunny days per year as well as convenient access to ocean and mountain attractions.
Become a member of the Phoenix Children’s team and change lives for the better. You’ll see the impact of your work on patients, families, and the community where you live and practice.
To apply, please contact:
David Blaha
Email: dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
