Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Denver Health is seeking a board-certified/eligible physician for their PM&R Division to join their electrodiagnostic laboratory on a PRN basis. This role involves providing high-quality EMG/NCS services approximately 2–4 half-days per week, with flexible scheduling. The physician will perform a broad range of electrodiagnostic evaluations, including radiculopathies, entrapment neuropathies, traumatic peripheral nerve injuries, neuromuscular disorders, and generalized peripheral neuropathies. The lab is physician-run, offering strong peer support and opportunities to collaborate with other PM&R physicians and a Neurologist. There are also opportunities to work with trainees. This position is ideal for a provider seeking flexible, team-oriented work in a collegial academic-style environment serving a diverse patient population.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree Medical degree from an accredited institution.
MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose patients, record symptoms, recommend appropriate treatment regimens, and monitor the progress or not of treatment.
Cooperate and liaise with medical personnel such as surgeons, neurologists, and primary care experts to review a patient’s details and information.
Determine the role of physical therapy in the treatment plan.
Direct patients on the appropriate techniques to adopt for exercises.
Use injections to nullify pain, bring relief, and reinstate functionality.
Provide nutrition and health advice or counseling to patients undergoing treatment.
Draft and create a physical exercise plan for each patient.
Prescribe and handle the patient’s medication and treatment.
Prescribe complementary therapies such as medical acupuncture.
Monitor and assist medical personnel and counselors to provide psychosocial support to patients.
Coordinate and supervise other medical practitioners to optimize patient care.
Administer treatment, therapy, and care to restore functionality among patients of all ages.
Provide referrals to specialist clinics, rehabilitation centers, and therapy centers.
Act transparently with caregivers, patients, and patients’ families and discuss recovery plans and needs moving forward.
Provide therapeutic intervention to patients by wrapping joints and limbs and fitting braces to support the patient.
Inoculate, inject, and insert cortisol into injured parts, ligaments, muscles, and joints to minimize swelling.