Physiatrist

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 181,843 - 258,988; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Generous PTO

401(K) with company match

Extensive orientation program

Job summary

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is seeking a Physiatrist (PM&R) for a Per Diem position in West Orange, NJ. The role includes providing clinical direction for patient care, planning treatment programs, and managing inpatient rehabilitation processes.

Applicants must be a graduate of a recognized medical school, board eligible or certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and possess a valid New Jersey license. Benefits include comprehensive insurance coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a robust orientation program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of medical school recognized by Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association.
• Board eligible or certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Current and valid license to practice medicine in the state of New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical direction at the Kessler West Orange, Saddle Brook or Chester location.
• Performs initial evaluation on each patient to determine their need and ability to participate in rehabilitation.
• Plans appropriate treatment program within guidelines established by Medical staff.
• Initiates and modifies prescriptions as indicated by patient response to therapy.
• Serves as the primary physician to the inpatient hospital during rehabilitation.
• Conducts periodic re-evaluations of each patient to determine progress.
• Prescribes appropriate prosthetic and orthotic devices as indicated.
• Keeps complete medical records of all services provided.
• Counsels patients’ relatives in proper care techniques and family education.
• Interacts with community-based referral sources to facilitate patient care.

Job description

Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Position: Physiatrist (PM&R)

Location: West Orange, Chester and Saddle Brook, NJ

Schedule: Per Diem, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (as needded)

Compensation: $160 per hour

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We Support Your Career Growth And Personal Well-being

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Physiatrist orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities.
• Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program.
• Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program.
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive insurance coverage, health, dental, vision, life insurance. Generous PTO and 401(K) with company match.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical direction at the Kessler West Orange, Saddle Brook or Chester location, to include patient care, program development and professional standards in their designated area. Coordinates, as appropriate, with research and education areas.
• Performs initial evaluation on each patient to determine patient’s need and ability to participate in the rehabilitation process
• Plans appropriate treatment program for the patient within the guidelines established by the Medical staff
• Initiates 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
• Serves as the primary physician to the inpatient hospital during his/her rehabilitation program
• Conducts 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
• Counsels patients’ relatives in the proper techniques of care and the needs of the patient and other family education
• 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
• Performs other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of medical school recognized by Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association
• Board eligible or certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Current and valid license to practice medicine in the state of New Jersey