Job Description
Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician / Physiatrist North Bergen NJ
Full time or Part time
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician (PM&R)/ Physiatrist or Physiatrist to join our practice in Teaneck and North Bergen. The incoming physician will be examining patients and diagnosing pain because of an injury, disease, or a disabling condition. The incoming physician will be splitting coverage between the offices in Teaneck and North Bergen, NJ. We will consider a general or interventional physiatrist, with the interventional physician would function as a general physiatrist but also do pain procedures. We are looking for someone who can treat the patient from start to finish, handling every aspect of patient care with recommendations, performing EMG/NCV studies, treating patients from first visit/examination until the patients finish treatment. Duties: - Diagnosing pain because of an injury, disease, or a disabling condition.
- Determining and implementing appropriate treatment plans for patients including Physical therapy.
- Monitoring ongoing progress and health of patients, and changing treatment plans, as necessary.
- Providing adaptive tools to improve the overall health and physical functioning of patients.
- Counseling patients and their families and helping them adapt to lifestyle changes.
- Performs initial evaluation on each patient to determine patient’s need and ability to participate in the rehabilitation process.
- Initiate’s prescriptions to be followed by the appropriate therapy units, and modifies that prescription as indicated by the patient’s response to therapy and his/her medical condition.
- Conducts EMGs/NCVs and periodic re-evaluations of each patient to determine progress and indication for change or discontinuance of treatment.
- Prescribes appropriate prosthetic and orthotic devices as indicated. Checks for proper fitting of such devices.
- Keeps complete medical records of all services provided and the patients’ progress.
- Interacts with community-based referral sources, i.e. physicians, social workers, rehabilitation nurses, insurance companies, DVR counselors, etc., to facilitate patient care and patient referrals
- Perform or Refer for Interventional pain procedures (if trained and medically indicated)
Requirements: - MD/DO licensed in NJ
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible with American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) or BCBE Physiatrist
- Basic EMG skills or enthusiasm to hone skills with on-the-job mentorship
- MSK Ultrasound and/or Interventional skills a plus but not required
Schedule: Salary: - $250k-$400k per year (Depending on experience and training/ability to perform procedures)
Benefits: - Productivity Bonus
- Health Insurance
- Retirement plan
- CME and license fees reimbursement
- PTO/Paid Holidays
- 100% outpatient - No call
We are looking for a Physician to provide direct patient care within our medical office and can effectively communicate with patients, who enjoys working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and administrative staff. We need someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the different types of rehabilitation treatments and programs for different disabilities to assist in leading a team of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and monitoring their job performance based on patient care. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and a wonderful work environment. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then please contact us.
HCRC Staffing
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