Spinal Cord Injury Specialist : Seeking a skilled Spinal Cord Injury Specialist (spinal cord injury fellowship is preferred but not required) to lead our team at Carilion Inpatient Rehabilitation, providing specialized rehabilitation care for patients with spinal cord injuries and coordinating comprehensive treatment plans to optimize functional outcomes and quality of life.
The Spinal Cord Injury Specialist is entrusted with delivering specialized rehabilitation care tailored specifically to patients with spinal cord injuries, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Leading a dedicated treatment team within a 33-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, this specialist provides comprehensive care to patients with diverse spinal cord injury-related conditions. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including neurosurgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and others, the specialist designs and executes personalized treatment plans aimed at optimizing patients' functional abilities and overall quality of life.
In addition to managing the complexities of inpatient care, the Spinal Cord Injury Specialist oversees an outpatient continuity clinic several half days a week. This continuity of care ensures a smooth transition for patients moving from inpatient to outpatient settings, fostering consistent and uninterrupted rehabilitation support. With a commitment to delivering high-quality care, the specialist remains dedicated to advancing the field of spinal cord injury rehabilitation and improving outcomes for patients across the continuum of care.
The candidate is expected to apply for an academic appointment with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) and will be involved in teaching VTCSOM and visiting medical students and residents in our Graduate Medical Education programs.
Carilion Clinic, a community-based, integrated health system is an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected, and ideas are valued. We are the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in Virginia serving nearly one million people in Virginia and surrounding states, with seven hospitals, 220+ physician practice locations, and 25 GME programs. This network of 750+ multi-specialty physicians in over 70 specialties offers Carilion physicians access to patient information and history with a sophisticated, fully integrated electronic medical record system (EPIC) and excellent access to sub-specialty consultation. Our mission driven organization is built on progress and academic partnerships.
Carilion Clinic offers a competitive salary with incentive tied to productivity and quality criteria and a comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice and tail insurance, healthcare insurance, and retirement benefits to include a fully funded pension plan.
The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000,and has consistently been rated among the “best places to live” in the nation and features exceptional schools, low cost of living, inexpensive real estate, and abundant outdoor activities in an exceptional setting along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake, and surrounding areas. Located at the southern tip of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, easy interstate access allows for a few hours driving distance to the Atlantic Ocean beaches and major metropolitan areas. Home to some of the “Best” ranked Outdoor Activities in the Blue Ridge Mountains
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Employment Type: Full-Time