Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician

<p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p><strong>Posting Note:</strong> 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<br>children to achieve their optimal level of independence.<br><br>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<br>continues to expand services and capability.<br><br>Clinical work includes the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the inpatient PM&R consult<br>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.<br><br>Highlights of PM&R Division<br>1. 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.<br>2. 12 bed CARF accredited inpatient unit with private rooms, ventilator capability, and contiguous therapy gym and private therapy treatment room spaces<br>3. Up to date rehab technology and experienced inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapists<br>4. Onsite school program, psychology, neuropsychology, pet and music therapy support services<br>5. Gait lab<br>6. Strong interdisciplinary environment<br>7. Opportunities for pediatric and PM&R resident education, medical student and fellow rotations<br>8. Ability to seek faculty status at University of Arizona, Arizona State, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton<br>9. Clinical research opportunities and institutional research support<br>10. Part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's and a member of the Phoenix Children's Medical Group<br>11. 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</p><p>For application, please contact:<br>David Blaha (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" href="mailto:dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com">dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com</a>)<br>Physician Talent Acquisition Partner<br>Phoenix Children's Hospital</p><p>The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.</p><p><strong>Position Duties</strong></p><ul><li><p>Patient Care Services</p></li></ul><p>1) Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:<br> a) Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis<br> b) Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.<br> c) Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures<br> d) Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary<br>2) Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care<br>3) Support Hospital's patient satisfaction goals as well as division's specific targets<br>4) Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards<br>5) Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine</p><ul><li><p>Divisional Responsibilities</p></li></ul><p>1) Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)<br>2) Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:<br> a) Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable<br> b) Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees<br> c) Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division<br> d) Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division<br>3) Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division<br>4) Support programmatic growth of division<br>5) Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate</p><ul><li><p>Professionalism</p></li></ul><p>1) Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect<br>2) Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment<br>3) Support Phoenix Children's mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability</p><ul><li><p>Other activities</p></li></ul><p>1) Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief<br>2) Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.<br>3) Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner<br>4) The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician's ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:<br> a) The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices<br> b) The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed<br> c) The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours</p><ul><li><p>Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values</strong></p><p><strong>Mission</strong></p><p>To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families</p><p><strong>Vision</strong></p><p>Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.</p><p>We realize this vision by:</p><ul><li><p>Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties</p></li><li><p>Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies</p></li><li><p>Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders</p></li><li><p>Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families</p></li></ul><p><strong>Values</strong></p><ul><li><p>We place children and families at the center of all we do</p></li><li><p>We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way</p></li><li><p>We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact</p></li><li><p>We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future</p></li><li><p>We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable</p></li></ul>