Physiatry Physical Med and Rehabilitation Physician

About the Role

We are seeking a mission-driven Physiatry Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician to join our team at Denver Health. This role focuses on providing therapy and assistance to patients recovering from accidents or injuries, addressing musculoskeletal pain, and concentrating on rehabilitation and physical medicine.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose patients, record symptoms, recommend appropriate treatment regimens, and monitor the progress of treatment. (20%)
• Cooperate and liaise with medical personnel such as surgeons, neurologists, and primary care experts to review a patient’s details and information. (10%)
• Determine the role of physical therapy in the treatment plan. (5%)
• Direct patients on the appropriate techniques to adopt for exercises. (5%)
• Use injections to nullify pain, bring relief, and reinstate functionality. (5%)
• Provide nutrition and health advice or counseling to patients undergoing treatment. (5%)
• Draft and create a physical exercise plan for each patient. (5%)
• Prescribe and handle the patient’s medication and treatment. (5%)
• Prescribe complementary therapies such as medical acupuncture. (5%)
• Monitor and assist medical personnel and counselors to provide psychosocial support to patients. (5%)
• Coordinate and supervise other medical practitioners to optimize patient care. (5%)
• Administer treatment, therapy, and care to restore functionality among patients of all ages. (5%)
• Provide referrals to specialist clinics, rehabilitation centers, and therapy centers. (5%)
• Act transparently with caregivers, patients, and patients’ families and discuss recovery plans and needs moving forward. (5%)
• Provide therapeutic intervention to patients by wrapping joints and limbs and fitting braces to support the patient. (5%)
• Inoculate, inject, and insert cortisol into injured parts, ligaments, muscles, and joints to minimize swelling. (5%)

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine from an accredited institution.
• Required Licenses: MD-Physician (State Medical Board) and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from the American Heart Association.
• Less than 1 year of related work experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Ability to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, and social skills.
• Ability 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.

Pay

$229,000.00 - $288,500.00 per year (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). Actual FTE is 0.5).

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans in addition to employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center and nationally recognized RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC).
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer with free student loan coaching and assistance.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation. It includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan, and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary and essential safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization providing millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.