Physiatry (PM&R) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
About The Position
The Physiatry Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant provides specialized physiatry care in skilled nursing facilities and similar rehabilitation centers. The clinician rounds at 1–3 facilities, 1–3 days per week at each location, and focuses on patients who have difficulty participating in therapy because of pain or functional limitations. After ramp-up, the set patient load is 27–30 focused consulting visits per day. The role involves working autonomously as the sole physiatrist on-site while collaborating with facility primary care teams and consulting with the wider clinical team as needed. The clinician develops individualized treatment plans to support therapy participation and functional recovery, provides targeted interventions and medication management, and coordinates referrals for care beyond the scope of physiatry. Hands-on training is provided in facility settings. The work is in person, with a flexible five-day workweek and flexible hours. Weekends are optional; the posting states there are no nights or on-call shifts. The position is full-time and contract, with production compensation starting at $140,000 per year. The anticipated start date is 4–6 weeks after hiring, subject to insurance and Medicare credentialing.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted PA or NP license.
- DEA licensed or willing to obtain DEA licensure.
- Comfort and interest in performing peripheral joint injections, including knees, shoulders, and hips.
- 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 is a plus, but 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 patients experiencing difficulty participating in therapy due to pain or functional limitations.
- Perform focused assessments and develop individualized treatment plans with facility primary care teams to optimize therapy participation and functional recovery.
- Provide targeted interventions, including joint injections, Botox treatments, dry needling, and medication management, according to patient needs.
- Work as the sole physiatrist on-site with a high level of autonomy and seek consultation from the collaborative clinical team as needed.
- Coordinate care and refer patients to other specialties or services for issues outside the scope of physiatry.
- Complete EHR charting.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance, including a company-covered $50,000 policy with the option to add additional coverage
- AD&D insurance
- 18 PTO days and 6 paid federal holidays
- Paid malpractice insurance ($1M/$3M policy)
- License renewal allowance up to $1,100 per year
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Hands-on training in facility settings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
