Inpatient PM&R Physician

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary:

The Inpatient Section of the Division of Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a faculty physician to support service expansion with the building and operation of a second joint venture (with UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation) free-standing 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital within Dane County, which will bring the overall capacity to 90 inpatient beds between two facilities. Clinical practice focus also includes inpatient PM&R consultation services at UW Health hospitals and UnityPoint Health-Meriter as well as overall additional programmatic growth opportunities within stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and general neurorehabilitation.

This position will include:

Providing clinical care as a PM&R physician (inpatient, consultation, outpatient follow-up of inpatient discharge patients)

Teaching medical students, residents and fellows (through both formal didactics, as well as within the context of the clinical practice setting)

Carrying out independent scholarly activity within area(s) of interest.

Participation in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of the division, department, School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health.

Additional information:

T his position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles; Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS).

Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See the UW Driver Authorization Webpage (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”).

Key Job Responsibilities:

Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.

The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UW-Madison is comprised of 13 faculty, 9 advanced practice providers, 10 residents and 2 fellows within the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, which includes 61 faculty and 50 advanced practice providers in 8 subspecialty divisions/sections, 8 fellows across 5 fellowship programs and 40 residents between 2 residency programs. The division enjoys strong collaborative relationships with faculty in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Developmental Pediatrics & Rehabilitation Medicine. Visit our department website to learn more.

Compensation:

Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage or SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026

Required Qualifications:

WI Medical license by the start date of the position.

Board-certified or board eligible through the American Board of Physical Medical and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) by the start date of the position.

Completion of a US Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency by the start date of the position.

Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges, by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CT or CHS track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS or CT track.

Education:

MD or DO, or equivalent required

How to Apply:

For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser.

To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.

Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

• •Cover letter [required]
• •CV
• •Three references (including current supervisor)

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is March 9, 2026 however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. [This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility OR This position is currently scheduled to end DATE and will require eligibility to work until that time] . If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Rachel Timbers , timbers@wisc.edu , 608-263-7659

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging