Electromyography (EMG)/Inpatient Consults Physiatrist

Health Partners Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia invites a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible PM&R physician with expertise or strong interest in Electromyography (EMG) to join Moss-Magee Rehabilitation. The role blends electrodiagnostic medicine with inpatient rehab consultations in a nationally recognized program.

You will join an established team of physiatrists, collaborate with hospitalists and neurologists, provide inpatient evaluations, guide treatment plans, and participate in academic and program

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Clinical training and demonstrated competency in EMG and NCS.
• Strong interest in inpatient acute care rehab consultations and electrodiagnostic medicine.
• Commitment to patient-centered rehabilitation care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret EMG and NCS to evaluate neuromuscular disorders.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient PM&R consultations in acute care settings.
• Develop evidence-based rehabilitation recommendations for functional recovery.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, neurologists, surgeons, and rehab therapists.
• Evaluate patients for appropriate rehab services and levels of care.
• Support transitions of care with discharge planning and follow-up.
• Participate in academic activities and program development.

Skills

Electromyography (EMG)

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

Inpatient rehab consultations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

ACGME PM&R residency

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in PM&R

Pennsylvania medical licensure eligible

Tools

EMG/NCS equipment

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

0

Job Details

Jefferson Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician with expertise or a strong interest in Electromyography (EMG) and inpatient acute care consultations to join our growing and dynamic academic Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated physiatrist to combine specialized electrodiagnostic medicine with inpatient rehabilitation consultations within a nationally recognized rehabilitation program. The position offers a diverse clinical practice that integrates diagnostic expertise, comprehensive patient evaluations, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

The successful candidate will join an established team of 37 physiatrists and work alongside experienced rehabilitation specialists dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, restoring function, and improving quality of life.

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals and ranked #1 in Pennsylvania, Moss Rehab offers an outstanding clinical environment with access to advanced rehabilitation resources, interdisciplinary expertise, and opportunities for professional and academic development.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret electrodiagnostic studies, including Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), to evaluate neuromuscular disorders, peripheral nerve injuries, radiculopathies, and related conditions.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation consultations for patients in acute care settings, assessing functional impairments, rehabilitation needs, and recovery potential.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation recommendations to support functional recovery, mobility, independence, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, neurologists, orthopedic specialists, surgeons, rehabilitation therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Evaluate patients for appropriate rehabilitation services and levels of care, including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and other post-acute rehabilitation settings.
• Support effective transitions of care by providing recommendations for rehabilitation planning, discharge disposition, and ongoing functional recovery.
• Utilize electrodiagnostic findings to support accurate diagnosis and guide clinical treatment recommendations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and care planning to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives focused on clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and program development.
• Participate in academic and educational activities consistent with departmental needs and individual professional interests.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Clinical training and demonstrated competency in performing and interpreting Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies.
• Strong clinical interest in inpatient acute care rehabilitation consultations and electrodiagnostic medicine.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or anticipated certification by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM).
• Clinical experience performing and interpreting electrodiagnostic studies.
• Experience providing Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation consultations in an acute care hospital setting.
• Familiarity with rehabilitation care planning, functional assessments, and transitions between acute care and post-acute rehabilitation services.
• Interest in academic medicine, clinical education, quality improvement, or rehabilitation program development.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-