Physiatry (PM&R) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
About The Position
The Physiatry (PM&R) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides specialized rehabilitation and physiatry care at one to three skilled nursing facilities or similar rehabilitation centers. The clinician typically rounds at each location one to three days per week and focuses on patients whose pain or functional limitations interfere with therapy. After ramp-up, the expected patient load is 27–30 focused consulting visits per day. The role involves focused assessments, individualized treatment planning with facility primary care teams, and targeted interventions such as peripheral joint injections, Botox treatments, dry needling, and medication management. The clinician is the sole physiatrist on site and works with a high degree of autonomy, with a collaborative clinical team available for consultation and referrals when care needs exceed the scope of physiatry. The position offers hands-on facility training, a flexible five-day workweek and hours, optional weekends, and no nights or on-call shifts. The stated starting compensation is $140,000+ per year, with a bonus structure. The anticipated start date is four to six weeks after insurance and Medicare credentialing.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted PA or NP license.
- DEA licensed or willing to obtain DEA licensure.
- Comfort with 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; this is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Round at one to three skilled nursing facilities or similar rehabilitation centers, one to three days per week at each location.
- Provide specialized physiatry care to patients experiencing difficulty participating in therapy because of pain or functional limitations.
- Perform focused assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with facility primary care teams.
- Provide targeted interventions, including peripheral joint injections, Botox treatments, dry needling, and medication management, according to patient-specific needs.
- Practice as the sole physiatrist on site with a high degree of autonomy, consulting with the clinical team as needed.
- Coordinate care and refer patients to other specialties or services when issues are beyond the scope of physiatry.
- Document care using an electronic health record.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance, including a $50,000 policy covered by Iconic Care with the option to add additional coverage
- Paid time off: 18 PTO days and 6 paid federal holidays
- Vision insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Paid malpractice insurance with a $1M/$3M policy
- License renewal allowance of up to $1,100 per year
- Hands-on training in facility settings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
