Outpatient Musculoskeletal (MSK)/Spine Physiatrist

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician with an interest in musculoskeletal and spine medicine to join the academic Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The physiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient musculoskeletal and spine care, including interventional procedures and acute care consultations, as part of a nationally recognized rehabilitation program. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of 36 physiatrists and work with multidisciplinary specialists to deliver patient-centered care focused on restoring function and improving quality of life.

Moss Rehab offers an advanced clinical environment, interdisciplinary expertise, and opportunities for academic and professional development. The role contributes to the department’s academic mission through teaching, mentoring, clinical supervision, scholarly activity, and research collaborations, as well as clinical quality and program-development initiatives.

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 clinical interest in musculoskeletal and spine medicine, including nonoperative management and interventional treatment approaches.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in outpatient musculoskeletal and spine medicine.
• Experience performing interventional musculoskeletal or spine procedures.
• Fellowship training in Spine Medicine, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine, or a related subspecialty.
• Interest in academic medicine, clinical education, and mentoring residents and fellows.
• Commitment to advancing rehabilitation medicine through clinical innovation, quality improvement, or research.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with musculoskeletal, spine, and related functional conditions.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on pain management, functional restoration, mobility, and quality of life.
• Perform interventional musculoskeletal and spine procedures consistent with clinical training, expertise, and departmental needs.
• Conduct acute care consultations, assess rehabilitation needs, and provide recommendations that support recovery and functional outcomes.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care with physiatrists, orthopedic specialists, neurologists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Use conservative, nonoperative, and interventional approaches to optimize patient outcomes.
• Teach, mentor, and clinically supervise residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to departmental clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and program-development initiatives.
• Engage in scholarly activities and research collaborations based on individual interests and departmental opportunities.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree