Physiatrist – Academic PM&R in Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System; Estelline (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Academic appointment

Research opportunities

Retirement plan

Teaching opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Wellstar Health System's Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, GA, seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Physiatrist to join the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team. The role spans inpatient and outpatient care, with opportunities for teaching, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration across neurology, orthopedics, and rehab services.

Ideal candidates have PM&R residency training, Georgia licensure eligibility, and a commitment to patient-centered multidisciplinary care,

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and/or outpatient PM&R care.
• Comprehensive rehabilitation consultation.
• Management of patients with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurologic conditions.
• Spasticity management and related procedures.
• Collaborations with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology.
• Teaching and mentoring of residents, fellows and students.
• Participation in quality improvement, clinical research and academic initiatives.

Skills

Clinical communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD/DO

PM&R residency

Job description

Wellstar Health System's Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, GA, seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Physiatrist to join the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team. The role spans inpatient and outpatient care, with opportunities for teaching, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration across neurology, orthopedics, and rehab services.

Ideal candidates have PM&R residency training, Georgia licensure eligibility, and a commitment to patient-centered multidisciplinary care,