Neurology - Pain Medicine Physician
Company: University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 10, 2025
Job Description:
About the Department of Neurology 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 adults
- Provide comprehensive education for students, clinicians,
patients, and the community
- Conduct and disseminate world-class neuroscience research
focused on therapies About the Academic Physician/Pain Medicine
Position The 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 Functions:
- Serve as a clinical content expert on adult pain medicine for
Dell Medical School
- Participate 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 clinics
- Develop partnerships with referring physicians, hospitals, and
ancillary providers in Austin and Central Texas
- Assist in the creation of a data and evaluation infrastructure
for regularly assessing the clinical quality and cost outcomes for
patients
- Participate 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 neurorehabilitation
- Train and mentor medical students and residents on new models
of care and clinical practice
- Develop and foster an atmosphere of scientific and academic
inquiry in conjunction with trainees and researchers within the
multidisciplinary team
- Collaborate with other schools at The University of Texas at
Austin on multidisciplinary, value-based care models
- Actively participate in the academic department by all required
departmental policies. Required:
- Live in Austin a Vibrant, Lively, University City Known for its
excellent schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and
international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city
typically ranks among the country s best places to live. Nearby
lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill
Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
Required:
- Current board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry
and Neurology or Physical Medicine and Rehabiliation (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
Education
- Unrestricted 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
environment
- Outstanding clinical teaching skills
- Innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence in
clinical care and scholarship
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational
skills
- Eligible for appointment as an Assistant or Associate or
Professor rank in the Department of Neurology, Dell Medical School,
at UT Austin Why Join Our Team We 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.
If interested, please apply now:
Keywords: University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin , Neurology - Pain Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Austin, Texas
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