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Family Health West
Physiatrist
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What they do
A Physical Medicine or Rehabilitation Physician diagnoses and treats disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.
$269,741 / year median in Colorado
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (PM&R) Position Overview We are seeking a skilled & compassionate Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician to join our team as a Staff Physician. This position provides direct patient care to outpatient patients with medical & rehabilitation needs & plays an integral role in developing & managing individualized rehabilitation plans. The Staff Physician will collaborate closely with other healthcare providers to assess patients, make appropriate medical decisions, determine rehabilitative treatment pathways & provide ongoing rehabilitation care management to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient medical & rehabilitation care.
- Assess, evaluate, diagnose & treat patients using evidence-based best practices.
- Develop & implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs & rehabilitation goals.
- Coordinate patient care with other clinic providers, specialists & outside medical offices.
- Provide rehabilitation-related medical services across a variety of diagnostic categories.
- Perform appropriate medical injections, including injections related to injured-worker care.
- Evaluate & manage patients with concussions across a variety of age groups.
- Perform EMG & nerve conduction studies (NCS).
- Interpret electrodiagnostic findings & correlate results with the patient's clinical presentation.
- Complete accurate & timely EMG/NCS reports & related clinical documentation.
- Communicate clinically significant electrodiagnostic findings to appropriate providers & patients when indicated.
- Participate in the care of pediatric patients, as appropriate.
- Manage medical-legal responsibilities, including:
- Preparation of medical narratives & reports.
- Dispositions.
- Expert testimony.
- Collaboration & communication with attorney offices.
- Maintain accurate, thorough & timely medical records.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support quality outcomes & continuity of care.
- Stay current with PM&R best practices, clinical guidelines & applicable regulatory requirements. Qualifications
MD OR DO
degree- Specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).
- Current, unrestricted state medical license.
- Board certification in PM&R or another applicable medical specialty.
- Experience or demonstrated competency in EMG/NCS is required.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic & treatment-planning skills.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, medical staff, patients & outside professionals.
- Ability to provide high-quality care across diverse patient populations, including pediatric patients as appropriate.