Physiatry (PM&R) Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Chico)
About The Position
This role involves providing specialized physiatry care in Skilled Nursing Facilities or similar rehabilitation centers. The primary focus is on delivering care to patients experiencing difficulty participating in therapy due to pain or functional limitations. The physiatrist will perform focused assessments, develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with facility primary care teams, and provide targeted interventions such as joint injections, Botox treatments, dry needling, and medication management. The role requires operating with a high level of autonomy as the sole physiatrist on-site, supported by a collaborative clinical team. Responsibilities also include coordinating care and referring to other specialties when necessary. This position is ideal for a self-motivated and confident clinician passionate about improving rehabilitation outcomes in an independent practice environment.
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
- Rounding at 1–3 Skilled Nursing Facilities or similar rehabilitation centers, 1–3 days per week at each location.
- Delivering specialized physiatry care to 25+ patients per day who are experiencing difficulty participating in therapy due to pain or functional limitations.
- 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.
- Coordinating care and referring to other specialties or services for issues beyond the scope of physiatry.
- Improving rehabilitation outcomes.
Benefits
- Hands-on training in facility settings to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Flexible 5 day workweek, with flexible hours.
- Gain valuable experience in joint injections and rehabilitation care.
- Competitive salary and bonus structure (starting at $130,000+/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.
- 18 PTO Days, and 6 paid federal holidays - 24 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.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
