Electromyography (EMG)/Musculoskeletal Fellowship-to-Attending Physician
About The Position
Jefferson Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join the academic Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This full-time position offers six months of specialized training through a non-accredited electrodiagnostic fellowship, followed by transition into an attending physician role. The training focuses on Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), with opportunities to develop advanced diagnostic expertise and work toward American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) certification. After completing the fellowship, the attending physician will combine electrodiagnostic medicine with outpatient musculoskeletal care and substantial teaching responsibilities. The role includes evaluating and treating patients, performing and interpreting diagnostic studies, and teaching and mentoring PM&R residents. There may also be an opportunity to advance into an Electromyography Associate Director role after successful completion of the training program. The physician will join a collaborative academic department with opportunities for educational activities, quality improvement, and scholarship or research collaboration with the Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute. Moss Rehab is described as a leading rehabilitation hospital and a Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Center.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Strong interest in electrodiagnostic medicine and outpatient musculoskeletal care.
- Willingness to pursue ABEM certification.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and patient satisfaction.
- Interest in academic medicine, resident education, and clinical mentorship.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior exposure to EMG and NCS during residency training.
- Strong clinical interest in neuromuscular and musculoskeletal medicine.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring medical residents.
- Interest in academic leadership, clinical program development, and quality improvement.
- Commitment to advancing electrodiagnostic medicine through education, clinical innovation, or research.
Responsibilities
- Complete six months of specialized training in electrodiagnostic medicine through a non-accredited fellowship program.
- Develop proficiency in performing and interpreting EMG and NCS.
- Evaluate neuromuscular disorders, peripheral neuropathies, radiculopathies, nerve injuries, and other conditions requiring electrodiagnostic assessment.
- Participate in supervised clinical training, case discussions, and educational activities.
- Work toward eligibility for ABEM certification.
- Perform and interpret electrodiagnostic studies to support diagnosis and treatment planning after transitioning to the attending role.
- Provide outpatient evaluation and management of patients with musculoskeletal and related functional conditions.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to restore mobility, improve function, and enhance quality of life.
- Teach and mentor PM&R residents rotating through the Electromyography service, including hands-on instruction in electrodiagnostic techniques, interpretation, and clinical application.
- Collaborate with physiatrists, neurologists, orthopedic specialists, and other healthcare professionals in coordinating patient care.
- Participate in departmental educational activities, clinical case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of electrodiagnostic services and educational programming.
- Explore academic scholarship and research collaboration with the Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute.
- Potentially contribute to clinical education, mentorship, quality improvement, and service development in an Electromyography Associate Director role.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance access for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
