Physician/Attending - Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R Ortho)
About The Position
Seeking a board-certified or board-eligible (BC/BE) Pediatric Physiatrist to join the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS). This role focuses on the medical orthopedic management of children with chronic, long-term needs, providing specialized care for conditions such as spinal issues, orthopedic oncology, limb deformities, length discrepancies, sports-related injuries, fractures, traumatic injuries, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders. The position involves close collaboration with orthopedic surgeons.
Requirements
- Board-certified/eligible Pediatric Physiatrist
- Additional expertise in musculoskeletal disorders focusing on physical impairments
- Skilled in gait analysis
- Skilled in orthotic prescriptions and bracing
- Skilled in casting for contractures
- Skilled in specialty mobility aids
- Strong clinical abilities
- Strong research abilities
- Strong teaching abilities
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized care to children/adolescents with chronic, long-term orthopedic and musculoskeletal needs.
- Manage conditions such as spinal issues, orthopedic oncology, limb deformities and length discrepancies, sports-related injuries, fractures and traumatic injuries, cerebral palsy, and neuromuscular disorders.
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons.
- Perform gait analysis.
- Prescribe orthotics and bracing.
- Apply casting for contractures.
- Prescribe specialty mobility aids.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
