Physiatrist

Family Health West Employment Opportunities; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) with 4% match

Job summary

Family Health West is seeking a Staff Physiatry/PM&R physician to provide outpatient rehabilitation care and develop individualized rehabilitation plans. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to determine treatment pathways and deliver ongoing rehab management for optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess PM&R board certification, an unrestricted license, and experience with EMG/NCS, concussion management, and medical-legal services.

Qualifications

• Must be Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and have an active, unrestricted state license.
• Experience or demonstrated competency in EMG/NCS is required.
• Skilled in outpatient rehabilitation care and evaluation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient medical and rehabilitation care.
• Assess, diagnose and treat patients using evidence-based practices.
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and rehab goals.
• Coordinate care with clinic providers, specialists and outside offices.
• Perform medical injections related to rehabilitative care and injured-worker needs.
• Evaluate and manage concussion patients across ages.
• Interpret electrodiagnostic findings and document EMG/NCS reports.

Skills

PM&R board certification

EMG/NCS

Outpatient care

Concussion management

Medical-legal services

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

FHW Rehabilitative Medici Fruita, CO 81521, USA

Description

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 rehabilitive 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.
• 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

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a patient-focused PM&R physician who combines strong clinical expertise with excellent communication & collaboration skills. Experience with electrodiagnostic medicine, concussion management, injured-worker care, medical-legal services & rehabilitation medicine is highly valued.

Schedule & Compensation

Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation/PM&R practice

Compensation: $300,000 (Full Time 4 day week, 40 hours)

Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive rehabilitation care & helping patients achieve meaningful, functional outcomes.

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule

FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK

Medical Plan Options:

• I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,

Equal Opportunity Employer

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