Physiatrist

Family Health West • Fruita, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled & compassionate Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician to join our team as a Staff Physician. This position provides direct patient care to outpatient patients with medical & rehabilitation needs & plays an integral role in developing & managing individualized rehabilitation plans. The Staff Physician will collaborate closely with other healthcare providers to assess patients, make appropriate medical decisions, determine rehabilitative treatment pathways & provide ongoing rehabilitation care management to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• MD OR DO degree
• Specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).
• Current, unrestricted state medical license.
• Board certification in PM&R or another applicable medical specialty.
• Experience or demonstrated competency in EMG/NCS is required.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic & treatment-planning skills.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, medical staff, patients & outside professionals.
• Ability to provide high-quality care across diverse patient populations, including pediatric patients as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrodiagnostic medicine, concussion management, injured-worker care, medical-legal services & rehabilitation medicine is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient medical & rehabilitation care.
• Assess, evaluate, diagnose & treat patients using evidence-based best practices.
• Develop & implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs & rehabilitation goals.
• Coordinate patient care with other clinic providers, specialists & outside medical offices.
• Provide rehabilitation-related medical services across a variety of diagnostic categories.
• Perform appropriate medical injections, including injections related to injured-worker care.
• Evaluate & manage patients with concussions across a variety of age groups.
• Perform EMG & nerve conduction studies (NCS).
• Interpret electrodiagnostic findings & correlate results with the patient's clinical presentation.
• Complete accurate & timely EMG/NCS reports & related clinical documentation.
• Communicate clinically significant electrodiagnostic findings to appropriate providers & patients when indicated.
• Participate in the care of pediatric patients, as appropriate.
• Manage medical-legal responsibilities, including: Preparation of medical narratives & reports, Dispositions, Expert testimony, Collaboration & communication with attorney offices.
• Maintain accurate, thorough & timely medical records.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support quality outcomes & continuity of care.
• Stay current with PM&R best practices, clinical guidelines & applicable regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• Medical Plan Options: PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible OR High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Protection
• Travel protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level