Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Cancer Rehabilitation Fellow Physiatrist
Location: West Orange, Chester and Saddle Brook, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Compensation: $90,000 - $98,000 (based on experience)

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified physiatrist Fellow for full-time employment. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in inpatient and outpatient neuro-rehabilitation. In addition to general PM&R practice, there are a variety of specialty programs the interested candidate may pursue.  Research and teaching opportunities are also available.

Kessler Institute offers a competitive salary and incentive program, as well as faculty appointment in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Founded in 1948, Kessler Institute has long been recognized for its pioneering leadership in the field of medical rehabilitation – and is currently ranked #4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital, in collaboration with Kessler Foundation, is one of only ten centers across the country to be designated as a Model System for the treatment and research of both traumatic brain (TBI) and spinal cord injuries (SCI). Accredit by the Joint Commission and CARF (SCI, TBI, stroke, amputation and general rehabilitation), Kessler Institute also offers comprehensive programs for complex medical, stroke, orthopedic trauma, neurologic diseases, cancer and cardiac recovery.

This largely outpatient position offers a tremendous opportunity for professional growth and development.  The ideal candidate will have fellowship training in cancer rehabilitation, fellowship training in an allied subspecialty (neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, brain injury, spinal cord injury), or significant clinical experience in cancer rehabilitation.  Exceptional candidates without fellowship experience will be considered.

Kessler Institute, in collaboration with the Kessler Foundation, is one of only eight centers across the nation to be designated as a Model System for both traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.

We offer a competitive salary and incentive program, faculty appointment in the Department

of PM&R of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested candidates should contact:

Michael D. Stubblefield, M.D.

Medical Director for Cancer Rehabilitation

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

1199 Pleasant Valley Way

West Orange, NJ  07052

973.324.6959

mstubblefield@kessler-rehab.com

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Brain Injury
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• Stroke
• Amputation
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