PHYSICIAN INJECTOR

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Beverly Hills, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking an experienced physician injector to join our expanding clinical team. The ideal candidate will perform ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided musculoskeletal injections and contribute to orthobiologic treatments such as PRP.

Candidates must hold an active CA medical license, be board-certified or eligible in relevant specialties, and demonstrate skilled image-guided technique, documentation, and patient education.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted California medical license.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology or a closely related specialty.
• Demonstrated experience performing ultrasound-guided joint and soft-tissue injections.
• Experience with fluoroscopic/C-arm-guided procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and image-guided needle placement.
• Experience evaluating and treating common joint, tendon, ligament and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Active DEA registration, if required for the physician’s scope of practice.
• Strong documentation, communication and patient-education skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based, ethical and compliant patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct focused musculoskeletal consultations and determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Perform ultrasound- and C-arm-guided injections using sterile technique.
• Select patients appropriately for PRP and other orthobiologic procedures.
• Explain potential benefits, alternatives, limitations and risks clearly.
• Obtain and document informed consent.
• Monitor patients before, during and after procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Follow all applicable facility, radiation-safety, infection-control and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Proactive Longevity clinical team to provide an exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Ultrasound-guided injections

Fluoroscopy/C-arm guidance

Joint and soft-tissue injections

Orthobiologics PRP

Image-guided needle placement

Musculoskeletal anatomy

Patient education

Documentation

DEA registration

BLS certification

Communication skills

Ethical patient care

Education

MD or DO with California license

Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology or related specialty

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Fluoroscopy/C-arm systems

Job description

EXPERIENCED PHYSICIAN INJECTOR - ULTRASOUND & C-ARM-GUIDED PROCEDURESWe are seeking experienced, procedure-oriented physicians to join our expanding clinical team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience performing musculoskeletal and joint injections under ultrasound and fluoroscopic/C-arm guidance. Experience with orthobiologic treatments---including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and placental-derived matrix products is strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted California medical license
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology or a closely related specialty
• Demonstrated experience performing ultrasound-guided joint and soft-tissue injections
• Experience with fluoroscopic/C-arm-guided procedures
• Excellent knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and image-guided needle placement
• Experience evaluating and treating common joint, tendon, ligament and musculoskeletal conditions
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred
• Active DEA registration, if required for the physician’s scope of practice
• Strong documentation, communication and patient-education skills
• Commitment to evidence-based, ethical and compliant patient care

Preferred Experience:

• Platelet-rich plasma preparation and injection
• Bone-marrow or other autologous orthobiologic procedures
• Placental-derived matrix or other appropriately sourced and legally compliant biologic products
• Ultrasound-guided injections of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot
• C-arm-guided spine, sacroiliac, hip or other interventional procedures, when within the physician’s training and privileges
• Pain medicine, sports medicine, regenerative medicine or orthopedic practice experience

Responsibilites:

• Conduct focused musculoskeletal consultations and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Perform ultrasound- and C-arm-guided injections using sterile technique
• Select patients appropriately for PRP and other orthobiologic procedures
• Explain potential benefits, alternatives, limitations and risks clearly
• Obtain and document informed consent
• Monitor patients before, during and after procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Follow all applicable facility, radiation-safety, infection-control and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with the Proactive Longevity clinical team to provide an exceptional patient experience