Neurology - Pain Medicine Physician

OverviewUniversity of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School – Austin, TX. The Department of Neurology is comprised of faculty representing a wide range of specialties in adult and pediatric neurology with a focus on delivering outstanding care to the community. The neurology faculty are also members of the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences, a unique institute consisting of faculty in the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry conducting world class translational and clinical neuroscience research across The University of Texas at Austin. The Department's mission is to transform the health and lives of the diverse communities we serve. To accomplish this our priorities are to:Deliver exceptional multidisciplinary neurological care for children and adultsProvide comprehensive education for students, clinicians, patients, and the communityConduct and disseminate world-class neuroscience research focused on therapies About the Academic Physician/Pain Medicine PositionThe Department of Neurology at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is recruiting a full-time academic neurologist or physiatrist to develop a comprehensive program in pain medicine. The candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible in neurology, or physical medicine and rehabilitation, with fellowship training or experience in pain management.The ideal candidate will have requisite skills in diagnosing and treating patients with acute and chronic pain related to neurological conditions. We seek individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school. The individual should have interest in developing an ambitious pain medicine practice at UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of Dell Medical School, with intention to become a local and regional referral center with a national impact. Opportunities abound for collaborative research within Dell Med and departments throughout The University of Texas at Austin. Essential FunctionsServe as a clinical content expert on adult pain medicine for Dell Medical SchoolParticipate in strategic planning and other efforts directly tied to the development and growth of a new comprehensive pain program as well as a new Dell Med based general diagnostic neurology clinicsDevelop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers in Austin and Central TexasAssist in the creation of a data and evaluation infrastructure for regularly assessing the clinical quality and cost outcomes for patientsParticipate in the development and implementation of Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education curricula related to evaluation and management of common general neurology issues with a focus on neurorehabilitationTrain and mentor medical students and residents on new models of care and clinical practiceDevelop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers within the multidisciplinary teamCollaborate with other schools at The University of Texas at Austin on multidisciplinary, value-based care modelsActively participate in the academic department by all required departmental policies. RequirementsCurrent board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (or board eligible if within two years of residency)Fellowship training and board certification in pain medicine recognized by the American College of Graduate Medical EducationUnrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or the ability to obtain prior to appointment)Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environmentOutstanding clinical teaching skillsInnovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence in clinical care and scholarshipExcellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skillsEligible for appointment as an Assistant or Associate or Professor rank in the Department of Neurology, Dell Medical School, at UT Austin Why Join Our TeamWe offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06