Open Rank Sports Physiatrist

Position Details

Department: Physical Medicine Rehab -

Posting Open Date: 01/30/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Open Rank Sports Physiatrist

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026

Position Summary

The Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are seeking a full‑time, fellowship‑trained Sports Physiatrist to join our expanding clinical team. This faculty position will provide high‑quality, patient‑centered, non‑interventional spine and musculoskeletal care within two premier clinical environments at the UNC Sports Medicine Institute and UNC Spine Center. The role may also provide general physiatric care, including inpatient consults, and involves teaching, research, quality improvement, and administrative activities associated with an academic appointment. Students and faculty collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams in the clinic and in the community. Board eligibility/certification in PM&R and fellowship training in Sports Medicine are required, along with a willingness to obtain an NC medical license if necessary.

Clinical Responsibilities

Spine Care (UNC Spine Center)

• Provide comprehensive non‑interventional spine care to adult patients.
• Evaluate and treat disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine using evidence‑driven diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Apply advanced knowledge of spine biomechanics to guide patient recovery and functional restoration.

Sports & Musculoskeletal Care (UNC Sports Medicine Institute)

• Deliver general musculoskeletal evaluation and management for patients with sports‑related or activity‑limiting conditions.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary colleagues including sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and orthopaedic surgeons to coordinate care pathways.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues across PM&R and Orthopaedics with an emphasis on biomechanical spine rehabilitation and integrative therapeutics.
• Support team‑based approaches for chronic spine conditions, joint dysfunction, and movement‑related impairments.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will be board‑eligible or board‑certified in PM&R and CAQ in PCMS or have fellowship training in Sports Medicine. The candidate must hold an MD or DO degree, possess an NC medical license or be willing to obtain a state license.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong leadership abilities, a record of interdisciplinary collaboration, and a desire to enhance quality of patient care and participate in research studies. Specialty training in musculoskeletal and integrative medicine is preferred.