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Job Posting Title:
Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Location:
Dallas - Hospital
Additional Posting Details:
Monday - Friday
Full Time Hours
Scottish Rite for Children's pediatric specialists are at the forefront of their profession and are recognized globally for their leadership. We are seeking a board-certified or board eligible, fellowship-trained Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician to lead our Motor Control program. Our Motor Control team provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and world- renowned care with the ultimate goal of helping them live a more independent life.
As an institution committed to caring for complex conditions, the team conducts ongoing research to provide the most innovative treatment to this patient population. Our team collaborates with Pediatric Orthopedics, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Developmental Disabilities, and other medical team members to provide care to the whole child. Inpatient and outpatient care is provided to Scottish Rite for Children patients. Scottish Rite provides care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
Faculty appointment ranking through The University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center will be based on experience and is determined by UTSW.
Management of patient movement disorders such as spasticity, and dystonia
Perform general pediatric rehabilitation procedures including ITB pump management and botulinum toxin injections
Create and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs, involving a combination of medical interventions and therapies
Inpatient therapy admissions and consultations as needed
Develop, maintain and promote effective working relationships with other physicians and hospital staff
Collaborate with other clinicians to provide excellent multidisciplinary care including therapy services, orthotics, child life and gait lane analysis
Supervise and teach child and adult residents, fellows, and medical students
Participate in research
Participate in institution-wide committees, as appointed
Performs other duties as assigned
Candidates must be eligible for licensure to practice Medicine in Texas
Board eligible or certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
Scottish Rite for Children is a world-renowned leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions with the focus of giving children back their childhood through expert care.
Scottish Rite was founded in 1921, and for more than 100 years, the organization has provided care for complex and common orthopedic conditions, including scoliosis, clubfoot, hand differences, hip disorders, sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain related arthritic and neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Scottish Rite operates three locations in Dallas and Frisco, Texas, and has treated more than 360,000 patients since inception.
Scottish Rite is regularly recognized for its position as the best pediatric orthopedic provider in the Southwest. In 2022, Scottish Rite, in collaboration with Children’s Health and UT Southwestern, was ranked the No. 3 pediatric orthopedic program in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, NRC Health awarded Scottish Rite for Children the Excellence in Patience Experience Award and The Dallas Morning News selected Scottish Rite as a “Top 100 Place to Work.”
Our organization includes a robust clinical and molecular genetic research team and state-of-the-art Movement Science, Orthotics and Prosthetics labs. In addition to groundbreaking research, Scottish Rite provides exceptional education through its fellowship programs, on-demand learning opportunities and specialized workshops and conferences.
Learn more at scottishriteforchildren.org
