We are looking for a full-time Physician Scientist to spearhead Atrium Health's efforts in developing a research program that bridges the gap between basic science and clinical application in PM&R. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both clinical practice and research, with the flexibility to focus on their area of expertise within PM&R.

This role offers a customizable balance between clinical responsibilities and research pursuits, tailored to the candidate's strengths and interests. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in shaping the future of rehabilitation medicine at Atrium Health through innovative research, clinical care, and academic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a robust research program in your area of expertise within PM&R, with potential focus areas including but not limited to neuromuscular medicine, neurorehabilitation, regenerative medicine, or other subspecialties.

• Provide high-quality clinical care to patients, integrating the latest evidence-based practices and research findings.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate research findings into clinical applications.

• Secure external funding through grants from agencies such as NIH, DOD, NIDILRR, and private foundations.

• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.

• Mentor junior faculty, residents, and fellows in research methodologies and clinical practice.

• Participate in curriculum development and teaching activities for medical students, residents, and fellows.

• Contribute to the strategic planning and growth of the PM&R department at Atrium Health.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution

• Completion of an accredited PM&R residency program

• Board certification or eligibility in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• Demonstrated track record of securing research funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals is preferable

• Experience in designing and conducting clinical trials is advantageous

• Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

• Eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Flexible allocation of time between clinical duties and research activities

• State-of-the-art research facilities and clinical equipment

• Opportunities for academic appointments and teaching roles

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plans

• Generous research start-up funding

• Support for continuing medical education and conference attendance

CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved  transplant center for heart ,  kidney ,  pancreas  and  liver . We also serve as one of North Carolina’s 5 Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a regional campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, based in Winston-Salem, NC.

Carolinas Medical Center has been named the No. 1 Best Hospital in the Charlotte region by U.S. News & World Report for 8 years in a row. Also located at CMC is  Levine Cancer Institute's  academic and research headquarters,  Carolinas Rehabilitation , ranked best in the Southeast and top 15 in the nation, and  Levine Children's Hospital , consistently ranked as a Best Children's Hospital in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 18 years in a row.

Carolinas Medical Center and its outpatient clinics, as well as Levine Children’s Hospital, Levine Cancer Institute and Atrium Health Mercy, are Magnet designated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program®.