Open Rank Physiatrist

Posting Information

Department Physical Medicine Rehab -

Posting Open Date 10/01/2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title Open Rank Physiatrist

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID FAC

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 01/01/2027

Position Information

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Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a fixed-term open rank BC/BE physiatrist to join our expanding academic department. Rank will be based on qualifications and experience. This position will encompass a mix of skilled nursing facility rehabilitation care, hospital consultations and outpatient responsibilities that focus on general rehab in the Raleigh NC region. This position will work closely with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Rex SNF and Rehab staff and administration, and will serve as the Medical Director of the Raleigh Skilled Nursing and Rehab Facility. This position will be expected and given academic time 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.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will be board eligible/board certified in PM&R. MD, DO, or equivalent required. Must have a passion for skilled nursing facility rehabilitation and a NC medical license/willingness to obtain state license.

This position is also open but NOT limited to fellowship trained cancer rehabilitation physiatrists with an interest in outpatient cancer rehab and skilled nursing facility rehabilitation and palliative care.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a record of interdisciplinary collaboration, and have the desire to be involved in enhancing quality of patient care.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Not Applicable.

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Allison Williams, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at or send an email to

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

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.