Physiatrist - WMCG - Augusta, GA

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Academic appointments

Clinical research access

Retirement programs

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Physiatrist to join our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team. The role may include inpatient and outpatient care, stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, and collaboration with neurology, orthopedics, and therapy services.

You will participate in multidisciplinary conferences, mentor residents and students, contribute to quality improvement, and pursue academic

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required and board-eligible or board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Georgia; strong clinical and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and/or outpatient PM&R responsibilities.
• Management of patients with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other neurologic conditions.
• Collaborate with neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and therapy services; participate in multi-disciplinary care conferences.
• Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students; engage in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives.

Skills

Clinical communication

Multidisciplinary care

Teaching interest

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME PM&R residency

Georgia medical license eligibility

Job description

Work Shift Physiatrist – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center | Augusta, Georgia

Wellstar Health System is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Physiatrist to join the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a major academic medical center affiliated with Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) while helping expand and advance rehabilitation services throughout the Central Savannah River Area.

The Opportunity

Depending on the candidate's interests and departmental needs, the role may include a combination of: Inpatient and/or outpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Comprehensive rehabilitation consultation Management of patients recovering from stroke, traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and other neurologic conditions Musculoskeletal medicine and non-operative treatment Chronic and acute pain management Spasticity management and related procedural interventions Functional assessment and development of individualized rehabilitation plans Collaboration with physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology Close collaboration with neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, trauma, hospital medicine and other medical specialties Participation in multidisciplinary care conferences and rehabilitation planning Teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, medical students and other learners Opportunities to participate in quality improvement, clinical research and academic initiatives

Why Wellstar MCG Health?

• Academic Medicine Practice in an academic environment affiliated with Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia, providing opportunities to participate in medical education, research and clinical innovation. Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center serves as a primary clinical training site for more than 500 graduate medical education positions.
• Comprehensive Rehabilitation Environment Work alongside an established multidisciplinary rehabilitation team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. Wellstar MCG Health provides inpatient acute rehabilitation services as well as outpatient rehabilitation care.
• Complex Patient Population The academic medical center provides an opportunity to care for medically complex patients and collaborate with specialists across a broad range of disciplines.
• Growth & Innovation Wellstar and Augusta University have made significant investments in the partnership, with an emphasis on expanding clinical care, medical education, research and access to advanced healthcare services throughout Georgia.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency
• Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia
• Strong clinical and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care
• Interest in teaching and/or academic medicine preferred
• Fellowship training or additional expertise in areas such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, pain medicine, sports medicine, musculoskeletal medicine or interventional procedures is welcome

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice coverage
• Retirement and investment programs
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time
• Opportunities for academic appointment and teaching
• Access to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
• Collegial, multidisciplinary practice environment
• Opportunities for professional growth within the Wellstar system

About Wellstar MCG Health

Wellstar MCG Health represents the collaboration between Wellstar Health System, Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia, combining Wellstar's healthcare resources with Augusta University's academic, educational and research missions. The partnership was officially launched in 2023 and continues to expand opportunities for clinical care, medical education and research.

About Augusta, Georgia

Augusta offers an affordable cost of living, a growing healthcare and academic community, and access to outdoor recreation, dining, arts and entertainment. Located along the Savannah River, Augusta provides the amenities of a growing metropolitan area while maintaining a strong sense of community.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.