The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Interventional Spine Physiatrist
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Posting Information
Department
Physical Medicine Rehab - 413401
Posting Open Date
07/21/2025
Application Deadline
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 Information The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. The campus is known for its beautiful setting, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts, and top athletic programs. Chapel Hill offers a vibrant community with professional opportunities, professional training, exclusive perks, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave and health, life, and retirement plans.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve health and wellbeing. We provide leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research, fostering faculty, staff, and learners in a diverse, respectful environment.
Position Summary The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) seeks a BC/BE Interventional Spine Physiatrist to practice at the UNC Hospitals Spine and Imaging Center. Responsibilities include comprehensive clinical care for back and neck pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and acute/chronic spine conditions. The physiatrist will perform fluoroscopic and ultrasound‑guided procedures such as epidural, facet, and sacroiliac joint injections, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary spine team focusing on non‑operative treatments. Academic duties include teaching, research, administrative activities, on‑call participation, quality improvement projects, and a strong interest in advancing academic medicine.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
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 The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a record of interdisciplinary collaboration, and a desire to enhance quality of patient care. Successful completion of a Spine and/or Pain fellowship and experience in an academic medical center is desired. Procedures performed will include, but are not limited to: SI joint injections, lumbar facet injections, lumbar medial branch blocks, lumbar RFA, lumbar interlaminar epidural steroid injections, lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections, cervical interlaminar epidural injections, cervical medial branch blocks, cervical RFA, and peripheral joint injections.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
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 must identify the names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of two professional references. Reference providers will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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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Department
Physical Medicine Rehab - 413401
Posting Open Date
07/21/2025
Application Deadline
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 Information The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. The campus is known for its beautiful setting, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts, and top athletic programs. Chapel Hill offers a vibrant community with professional opportunities, professional training, exclusive perks, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave and health, life, and retirement plans.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve health and wellbeing. We provide leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research, fostering faculty, staff, and learners in a diverse, respectful environment.
Position Summary The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) seeks a BC/BE Interventional Spine Physiatrist to practice at the UNC Hospitals Spine and Imaging Center. Responsibilities include comprehensive clinical care for back and neck pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and acute/chronic spine conditions. The physiatrist will perform fluoroscopic and ultrasound‑guided procedures such as epidural, facet, and sacroiliac joint injections, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary spine team focusing on non‑operative treatments. Academic duties include teaching, research, administrative activities, on‑call participation, quality improvement projects, and a strong interest in advancing academic medicine.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
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 The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a record of interdisciplinary collaboration, and a desire to enhance quality of patient care. Successful completion of a Spine and/or Pain fellowship and experience in an academic medical center is desired. Procedures performed will include, but are not limited to: SI joint injections, lumbar facet injections, lumbar medial branch blocks, lumbar RFA, lumbar interlaminar epidural steroid injections, lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections, cervical interlaminar epidural injections, cervical medial branch blocks, cervical RFA, and peripheral joint injections.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
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 must identify the names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of two professional references. Reference providers will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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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