Physiatry APP (Physicians Assistant/Nurse Practitioner)
About The Position
As a physiatrist, you will round at 1–3 Skilled Nursing Facilities or similar rehabilitation centers, 1–3 days per week at each location. Your primary focus will be delivering specialized physiatry care to 25+ patients per day who are experiencing difficulty participating in therapy due to pain or functional limitations. Key responsibilities include: Performing focused assessments and developing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with facility primary care teams to optimize therapy participation and functional recovery. Providing targeted interventions such as joint injections, Botox treatments, dry needling, and medication management based on patient-specific needs. Serving as the sole physiatrist on-site, operating with a high level of autonomy while supported by a collaborative clinical team for consultation as needed. Coordinating care and referring to other specialties or services for issues beyond the scope of physiatry. This role is best suited for a self-motivated and confident clinician who thrives in independent practice environments and is passionate about improving rehabilitation outcomes.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted PA or NP license.
- DEA licensed or willing to obtain DEA licensure.
- Comfort and interest in performing peripheral joint injections (knees, shoulders, hips).
- A genuine passion for providing professional, personalized care in an autonomous environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with EHR charting
Nice To Haves
- Nursing home and/or physiatry experience is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Performing focused assessments and developing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with facility primary care teams to optimize therapy participation and functional recovery.
- Providing targeted interventions such as joint injections, Botox treatments, dry needling, and medication management based on patient-specific needs.
- Serving as the sole physiatrist on-site, operating with a high level of autonomy while supported by a collaborative clinical team for consultation as needed.
- Coordinating care and referring to other specialties or services for issues beyond the scope of physiatry.
Benefits
- Hands-on training in facility settings to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Flexible 5 day workweek, with flexible hours. Weekends optional, no nights or on-call shifts.
- Gain valuable experience in joint injections and rehabilitation care.
- Competitive salary and bonus structure (starting at $135,000+/year).
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance (Iconic Care covers a $50K policy with the option to add additional coverage), and AD&D insurance.
- 8 paid PTO days, 7 paid sick leave days, and 6 paid federal holidays - 21 total paid days off.
- Paid malpractice insurance ($1M/$3M policy).
- License renewal allowance (up to $1100/year)
- Set patient load, with focused consulting visits for 23-25 patients/day after ramp-up.
- Full autonomy in patient care with direct impact on patient outcomes at multiple facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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