Electromyography (EMG)/Inpatient Consults Physiatrist

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician with expertise or a strong interest in Electromyography (EMG) and inpatient acute care consultations to join the academic Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role combines electrodiagnostic medicine with inpatient rehabilitation consultations in a nationally recognized rehabilitation program. The successful candidate will join an established team of 37 physiatrists and collaborate with rehabilitation specialists to deliver patient care focused on restoring function and improving quality of life.

The position includes performing and interpreting EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), evaluating patients in acute care settings, and recommending evidence-based rehabilitation plans and appropriate levels of care. The physician will coordinate care and transitions with multidisciplinary teams and may contribute to academic, educational, quality-improvement, and program-development activities according to departmental needs and individual interests.

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.
• Clinical training and demonstrated competency in performing and interpreting Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies.
• Strong clinical interest in inpatient acute care rehabilitation consultations and electrodiagnostic medicine.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or anticipated certification by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM).
• Clinical experience performing and interpreting electrodiagnostic studies.
• Experience providing PM&R consultations in an acute care hospital setting.
• Familiarity with rehabilitation care planning, functional assessments, and transitions between acute care and post-acute rehabilitation services.
• Interest in academic medicine, clinical education, quality improvement, or rehabilitation program development.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret electrodiagnostic studies, including Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), to evaluate neuromuscular disorders, peripheral nerve injuries, radiculopathies, and related conditions.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient PM&R consultations for patients in acute care settings, assessing functional impairments, rehabilitation needs, and recovery potential.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based rehabilitation recommendations to support functional recovery, mobility, independence, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, neurologists, orthopedic specialists, surgeons, rehabilitation therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Evaluate patients for appropriate rehabilitation services and levels of care, including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and other post-acute settings.
• Support transitions of care by recommending rehabilitation plans, discharge disposition, and ongoing functional recovery strategies.
• Use electrodiagnostic findings to support accurate diagnosis and guide clinical treatment recommendations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions and care planning to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives focused on clinical excellence, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and program development.
• Participate in academic and educational activities consistent with departmental needs and individual professional interests.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits offering 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, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.

What This Job Offers

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