PM&R Academic SCI in Columbia, Missouri

ACADEMIC PM&R SPINAL CORD INJURY PHYSICIAN
University of Missouri School of Medicine | Columbia, Missouri

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible PM&R physician with fellowship training or expertise in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine to join our growing academic team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized rehabilitation program while helping shape the future of PM&R through teaching, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Why Join Mizzou PM&R?

• Join a mission-driven department committed to becoming the premier destination for rehabilitation care in Mid-Missouri
• Practice alongside the largest board-certified post-acute rehabilitation team in the region
• Work within Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care, home to the region's Joint Commission Advanced Certification in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
• Collaborate with specialists in neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, therapy services, and the Mizzou Neuro Center
• Access advanced resources including a specialized seating clinic and comprehensive neurologic therapy programs
• Contribute to the education of PM&R residents and medical students in a vibrant academic environment
• Mizzou’s Department of PM&R has achieved 5 Join Commission’s God Seals of Approval
• Opportunities available for clinical research, program development, and leadership growth

Practice Highlights

• Inpatient and outpatient Spinal Cord Injury Medicine practice
• Multidisciplinary approach to complex rehabilitation care
• Advanced spasticity management services
• Faculty appointment with the University of Missouri School of Medicine
• Protected opportunities for teaching and scholarly activity
• Supportive departmental culture focused on innovation and collaboration

Why Columbia, Missouri?

Columbia offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and exceptional quality of life. Home to the University of Missouri, this thriving community provides outstanding schools, a vibrant arts and dining scene, Big 12 athletics, abundant outdoor recreation, and a low cost of living. Conveniently located between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia combines the amenities of a larger city with the warmth of a welcoming community.

Join us in advancing the field of rehabilitation medicine while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals recovering from spinal cord injury.

Choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Columbia, MO, we are proud to be part of Encompass Health’s national network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Recently named America’s Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation by Newsweek and Statista for the sixth consecutive year, Encompass Health is your trusted choice in rehabilitation.

When you choose Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and MU Health Care for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists and case managers. They will work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.