| Job ID |
Specialty |
Geographic Location |
City |
State |
Recruiter |
| 2547473 |
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
|
Bronx |
NY |
FlexDox |
Company Name: FlexDox
Recruiter Name: Maryellen Gatewood
Contact Phone: 815-861-3472
Job Title: Outpatient Musculoskeletal Board-Certified Physiatrist
In HouseID:
(Physician/MD qualifications required) Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of N.Y., P.C. provides a broad range of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to our patients. Our four offices located in Rego Park, Bushwick, North Bronx, and South Bronx provide an extensive set of services with specialties including: Outpatient musculoskeletal rehabilitation, Fluoroscopically guided procedures, Ultrasound guided injections, and Electrodiagostic studies. Each of our offices are committed to exceptional patient care. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and knowledgeable staff, including medical doctors, physical therapists and medical technicians.
We are currently looking to hire a full-time Board-Certified Physiatrist to work at our offices in South Bronx and North Bronx.
Responsibilities
Examining patients that may need to undergo physical therapy.
Diagnosing pain as a result of an injury, disease, or a disabling condition.
Determining and implementing appropriate treatment plans for patients.
Recommending and performing various medical procedures, such as trigger point injections, soft tissue, and joint injections to treat pain and improve physical functioning.
Leading a team of medical professionals, including physical therapists, in order to optimize patient care.
Monitoring ongoing progress and health of patients, and changing treatment plans, as necessary.
Performs or monitors the performance of electrodiagnostic testing (EMG – NCV).
Counseling patients and their families and helping them adapt to lifestyle changes.
Orders clinically appropriate testing such as X-rays, Cat Scans Ultrasounds and MRIs.
Recommends consultation with orthopedists, neurologist, psychologists, spine specialists and pain management.
Performing initial evaluations to determine a patient’s need and ability to participate in the rehabilitation process.
Conducting periodic re-evaluations of patients to determine progress and for change or discontinuance of treatment.
Prescribes appropriate orthotic devices as clinically indicated. Checks for proper fitting of such devices.
Keeps complete medical records of all services provided and the patients’ progress.
Documents ranges of motion with a handheld goniometer.
Performs other duties as requested.
Knowledge & Experience
Experience working in an outpatient Musculo-skeletal practice preferred.
Knowledge about the different types of physical rehabilitation treatments and programs for different injuries.
Leading a team of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and monitoring their job performance based on
patient care.
Ability to treat patients of all ages.
Experience with injections and writing prescriptions.
Working with patients on determining pain management strategies
Education & Training
M.D.|D.O.
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible with American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
Skills & Abilities
Exceptional attention to detail.
Wonderful bedside manner.
Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients.
Effective interpersonal skills, problem-solving and analytical skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to understand the urgency of the needs of your patients.
Detail-oriented, organized, personable, compassionate.
Physical Requirements
Duties require extensive standing and walking.
Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and|or transferring patients.
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Compensation
W2 Base Salary Commensurate with Skills|Experience, Starting at $250k salary
Employee Benefits + Paid-time off + Paid Company Holidays
Additional quarterly bonus based on RVU productivity.
Patients per day 20-28 – PA|NP assistance on most evaluation days
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (Travel Between South Bronx & North Bronx)
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