Physiatry (PM&R) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
About The Position
The Physiatry Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant provides specialized care at 1–3 skilled nursing facilities or similar rehabilitation centers, typically 1–3 days per week at each location. The clinician focuses on helping 27–30 patients per day who have difficulty participating in therapy because of pain or functional limitations. After ramp-up, the role involves focused consulting visits for a set patient load. The clinician performs focused assessments and develops individualized treatment plans in collaboration with facility primary care teams to support therapy participation and functional recovery. Interventions may include peripheral joint injections, Botox treatments, dry needling, and medication management. The role operates with substantial autonomy as the sole physiatrist on-site, with a collaborative clinical team available for consultation. The clinician also coordinates care and refers patients to other specialties or services when needs fall outside the scope of physiatry. The position includes hands-on facility training, a flexible five-day workweek and flexible hours. Weekends are optional according to the benefits description, while the schedule section states Monday through Friday with no weekends, nights, or on-call shifts. The position is in person. Hiring decisions are expected soon, with a start date anticipated 4–6 weeks after insurance and Medicare credentialing.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted PA or NP license.
- DEA licensure or willingness to obtain it.
- Comfort and interest in performing peripheral joint injections, including knees, shoulders, and hips.
- Genuine passion for providing professional, personalized care in an autonomous environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with EHR charting.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing home and/or physiatry experience; experience is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Round at 1–3 skilled nursing facilities or similar rehabilitation centers, 1–3 days per week at each location.
- Provide specialized physiatry care to approximately 27–30 patients per day who have difficulty participating in therapy due to pain or functional limitations.
- Perform focused assessments and develop individualized treatment plans with facility primary care teams.
- Provide targeted interventions, including joint injections, Botox treatments, dry needling, and medication management, based on patient needs.
- Work autonomously as the sole physiatrist on-site, consulting with the clinical team as needed.
- Coordinate care and refer patients to other specialties or services for issues beyond the scope of physiatry.
- Use EHR charting.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance, including a company-covered $50,000 policy with the option to add coverage
- Paid time off: 18 paid PTO days
- Vision insurance
- Six paid federal holidays, for 24 total paid days off
- Paid malpractice insurance with a $1 million/$3 million policy
- License renewal allowance of up to $1,100 per year
- Competitive salary and bonus structure, with production compensation starting at $155,000 per year
- Hands-on training in facility settings
- Optional weekends, according to the benefits description
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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