PM&R Clinical Scientist - Cleveland Clinic Foundation

The Cleveland Clinic Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Neurologic Institute is seeking an early/mid/or senior career Rehabilitation Scientist (MD/DO or PhD) for the Clinician Scientist track focused on investigation of advancing rehabilitation practice for the improvement of function, independence, and quality of life for the patients we serve.

This position entails:

• cross-cutting team science initiatives leveraging the strengths of our interdisciplinary clinical programs integrating rehab sciences, rehab technologies, biomechanics, and engineering
• contribution to the growth of our clinical research program, with opportunities across the spectrum of care and across multiple patient populations
• opportunity for academic endeavors including teaching and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, medical and PhD students, residents, and fellows
• opportunity for developing and leading a Rehabilitation Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospitals, a joint venture partnership between Cleveland Clinic and Select Medical, has been consistently recognized as one of the top physical rehabilitation centers in Ohio and nationally. Our affiliation with Select Medical brings us a relationship with outstanding academic PM&R faculties across the nation -Sharing the best of rehabilitation science and training in the United States.

Our research facilities offer rich resources that enable the collection of clinical, biomechanical, and mechanistic data. We collaborate across departments and Institutes, providing access to a wide breadth of Cleveland Clinic resources including biomedical engineering, imaging, quantitative health sciences, and laboratory services, in addition to the support of an established research administrative infrastructure. The Case-Cleveland Clinic Clinical Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) Clinical Research Unit is also available for clinical and translational scientific initiatives. Our center is also committed to training the next generation of rehab scientists with institution of mentored career paths. 

We invite highly qualified candidates who have a research interest in discovery and innovation in the field of rehabilitation medicine to apply.  Existing funding such as foundation grants and NIH awards would be desirable, but not required. Demonstrated track record in research and scholarly activities in rehabilitation medicine is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• MD/DO or PhD
• A proven research track record is required

This dynamic position commands an extremely competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
• Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
• Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
• Generous time away coverage for vacation, sick time, holidays and CME meeting time
• Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
• Faculty appointment available at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine commensurate with experience

Please include a CV and cover letter with your application. Your cover letter can be addressed to: Francois Bethoux, MD, Director, PM&R & Susan Linder, DPT, PhD, Director, PM&R Research.