Physician – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: San Francisco, CA • Service Setting: Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Hospital (Float Pool) • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call • Coverage Period: 02/02/2026 – Ongoing (26 weeks) • Clinical Shift Schedule: Weekend coverage, Saturday and Sunday, approximately 8:00a – 2:00p (6+ hours onsite) • On-Call Shift Schedule: Night call for admissions following onsite coverage • Call Type: Call Back and Night Call COVERAGE DATES • Every weekend beginning February 2, 2026 PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 12–13 patients per day • Admissions: Yes • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: Included as part of call coverage • Case Mix: General inpatient PM&R including stroke, orthopedic rehabilitation, general rehab, and pain management; no current TBI or spinal cord injury cases FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Epic • Office Equipment Available: Standard inpatient rehabilitation resources • Specialty Backup Available: Neurology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Internal Medicine • Support Staff Available: Inpatient rehab nursing and interdisciplinary teams • Reason for Coverage: Ongoing weekend coverage need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 45–60 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Call Rates: Separate call back and night call rates apply • Orientation: All hours billable • Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Joint injections • Spasticity management including Botox and intrathecal baclofen pump management • Admissions, discharges, and inpatient rehabilitation management
Requirements
- Licenses: Active California medical license required
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- DEA: Active California DEA required
- Certifications: AHA BLS
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of inpatient PM&R experience
- Other Qualifications: Comfortable managing inpatient rehab admissions and weekend call coverage; EMG/NCS not required
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient PM&R coverage across two UCSF-affiliated facilities located approximately 3 miles apart
- Perform weekend rounding, admissions, and discharges for inpatient rehabilitation units
- Participate in night call coverage for new admissions as required
- Perform basic PM&R procedures as clinically indicated
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehab teams and consulting services
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Epic EMR system
Benefits
- Call Rates: Separate call back and night call rates apply
- Orientation: All hours billable
- Malpractice Insurance: Covered
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