Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician – Phoenix Children's

Phoenix Children’s is seeking a talented, energetic, compassionate and collegial Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physician to join the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The Division of PM&R, a key division within Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, is comprised of an expert team of fellowship-trained pediatric PM&R physicians and nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, allowing children to achieve their optimal level of independence.

The ideal candidates will have a broad base of clinical knowledge and strong interest in program development, specifically growth of inpatient and outpatient programs as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand services and capability.

Clinical work includes the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the inpatient PM&R consult service, outpatient physiatry clinic and other multidisciplinary clinics. The Division is actively involved in injection therapy management for spasticity and dystonia in a variety of settings as well as multidisciplinary surgical management including SDR/ITB/DBS.  Opportunities available for clinical expansion in EMG/NCV.  Educational/teaching involvement with the HonorHealth PM&R residency program in Phoenix as well as pediatric, neurology, and palliative care training programs. 

Highlights of PM&R Division

1. The only dedicated acute pediatric and adolescent inpatient rehabilitation program and the only fellowship trained pediatric PM&R staff in the state of Arizona and in the contiguous regions.
2. 12-bed CARF-accredited inpatient unit with private rooms, ventilator capability, and contiguous therapy gym and private therapy treatment room spaces
3. Up to date rehab technology and experienced inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapists
4. Onsite school program, psychology, neuropsychology, pet and music therapy support services
5. Gait lab
6. Strong interdisciplinary environment
7. Opportunities for pediatric and PM&R resident education, medical student and fellow rotations
8. Ability to seek faculty status at University of Arizona, Arizona State, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton
9. Clinical research opportunities and institutional research support
10. Part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s and a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
11. Administrative opportunities for the neuroscience institute, hospital level, and University of Arizona College of Medicine committee membership as well as opportunities for leadership within the Division, the PM&R residency program, and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Staff

About Phoenix Children’s

Phoenix Children’s is expanding to ensure that families across Arizona have access to top-tier pediatric healthcare. Our growing footprint includes a comprehensive quaternary children’s hospital, a free-standing emergency department, and two new community hospital locations which opened in 2024. With more than 40 sites of care and clinics, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality care throughout the Southwest. Our medical staff of over 1,500 providers is committed to addressing a wide range of pediatric health challenges, from the everyday to the most complex.

In addition to patient care, Phoenix Children’s is committed to education and innovation. Our physicians hold academic appointments at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Mayo Medical School, and Creighton Medical School, and are actively engaged in both clinical and translational research.

For the 14th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system was also named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Arizona and third in the Southwest region. Phoenix Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Phoenix Children’s also consistently ranks on the Becker’s Hospital Review list of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.

This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, including employer retirement contribution, generous vacation/meeting time, CME funds, health and dental benefits, disability, and life insurance.

For application, please contact:

David Blaha dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com

Physician Talent Acquisition Partner

Phoenix Children’s Hospital

The Phoenix Valley Region is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the US. Over the last several years, Phoenix and its surrounding communities have experienced significant population growth while still maintaining a favorable cost of living compared to the other largest metro areas. Year-round sunshine, abundant scenic desert landscape, and access to every possible cultural and recreational and spectator sports activities are other advantages of living in the Phoenix Valley area.

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About Phoenix Children’s

Phoenix Children’s is one of the Nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children’s Hospital–Main Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and six community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 850 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Phoenix Children’s provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families in Arizona and throughout the Southwest. As one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country, we provide care across more than 75 pediatric specialties. Every day our clinical, professional and support staff work collaboratively to deliver on our mission to provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and their fam…ilies. They embrace the challenges of providing compassionate, high-quality, family-centered care to the most complex patients in the region.

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