Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
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The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician (Physiatrist) provides comprehensive, non-surgical care focused on restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurologic, and functional impairments. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary rehabilitation, evidence-based treatment, and patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and manage patients with physical impairments due to injury, illness, or chronic conditions
Provide inpatient rehabilitation care and/or outpatient PM&R clinic services
Develop and oversee individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
Manage conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputations, musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic pain
Perform and interpret electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS) and musculoskeletal ultrasound as applicable
Perform interventional procedures consistent with training and privileges, such as joint injections, spasticity management, and pain-related interventions
Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, psychology, and social work
Participate in care planning meetings and goal setting with patients and families
Collaborate with neurology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, primary care, and other specialists
Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, rehabilitation goals, and long-term management
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program
Board-eligible or board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Expertise in functional assessment and rehabilitation medicine
Strong clinical judgment and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Ability to manage complex, medically and functionally impaired patients
Excellent communication and patient education abilities
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation care
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities, hospital units, outpatient PM&R clinics, and specialty rehabilitation centers
Schedule may include inpatient service coverage, outpatient clinics, and call responsibilities depending on practice model
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical and rehabilitation environments
Manual dexterity for examinations and procedures
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication
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