Physiatrist

MedElite Group•Utica, NY

About The Position

MedElite is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physiatrist to provide comprehensive rehabilitation care for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The role focuses on pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life. The Physiatrist collaborates with primary care providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and support patient outcomes. The position is based in Utica, New York, and involves traveling to partner facilities as assigned. The schedule is one day per week.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).
Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Active and unrestricted physician license in the state of practice.
Strong clinical assessment and functional evaluation skills.
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities.
Experience providing care to the geriatric population.
Ability to travel to multiple facilities as needed.
Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, assisting with patient positioning, occasional lifting, and lifting or moving patients.

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS and BLS certifications are preferred.
Prior physician experience in rehabilitation medicine, pain management, or related settings is preferred.
Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with functional impairments, disabilities, and chronic conditions.
Diagnose and manage rehabilitation and pain-related conditions.
Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Prescribe and oversee physical, occupational, and other therapeutic interventions.
Perform procedures within scope of practice, such as joint injections and pain management techniques, as applicable.
Communicate treatment plans, progress, and recommendations to patients, families, and facility staff.
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to optimize outcomes.
Ensure timely follow-up on treatment plans and interventions.
Document clinical findings, care plans, and outcomes accurately in the medical record.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control standards, and facility policies.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and nursing staff to support coordinated care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support best practices in rehabilitation care.
Travel to partner skilled nursing and long-term care facilities as assigned.