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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Interventional Spine Physiatrist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Posting Information

Department:

Physical Medicine Rehab - 413401

Posting Open Date:

07/21/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Interventional Spine Physiatrist

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005564

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Proposed Start Date:

10/01/2025

Position Summary The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a BC/BE Interventional Spine Physiatrist to practice at the UNC Hospitals Spine and Imaging Center. The physiatrist will primarily care for patients with back and neck pain, musculoskeletal problems, and acute / chronic spine disorders. Must be able to provide comprehensive clinical care management and trained in fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided procedures, including epidural, facet, and sacroiliac joint injections. The physiatrist will work closely with a multidisciplinary spine care team and departments with a focus on non-operative treatments such as physical and occupational therapy. This position will be expected to participate in educational, research, and administrative activities associated with their academic appointment and related area of expertise. Some on call responsibility and participation in quality improvement projects is required. Must have a strong interest in academic medicine to advance our research, education, and clinical activities.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical care management for patients with back and neck pain, musculoskeletal problems, and spine disorders.

Perform fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures (e.g., epidural, facet, sacroiliac injections) as part of non-operative spine care.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary spine care team and related departments; participate in non-operative treatment strategies such as physical and occupational therapy.

Engage in educational, research, and administrative activities related to academic appointment.

Participate in on-call coverage and quality improvement projects as required.

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

The successful candidate will be board eligible/board certified in PM&R.

MD or DO with NC medical license or willingness to obtain state license.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated interdisciplinary collaboration.

Desire to be involved in enhancing quality of patient care.

Successful completion of a Spine and/or Pain fellowship and experience in an academic medical center is desired.

Procedural experience may include SI joint injections, lumbar facet injections, lumbar medial branch blocks, lumbar RFA, lumbar/ cervical epidural injections, cervical RFA, and related spine procedures.

Special Instructions Qualified applicants should submit an application online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304015. The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and two letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to identify the names, titles, email addresses and phone numbers of two professional references when applying.

Quick Link:

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304015

Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title:

Allison Williams, HR Consultant

Department Contact Email:

allison_williams@med.unc.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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