Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (PM&R)

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-85807
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Charlotte, NC 28207
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 80% Medicare, 10% Medicaid, 10% other; all adults 18+ (avg age 70)
  
• Average Daily Volume: 10 patients/day
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Case Mix: Rehabilitation, Orthopedic
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • Traction/immobilization devices
    
  • Diagnostic/Therapeutic taps
    
  • Arthrocentesis
    
  • Intra-discal electrothermal annuloplasty (IDET)
    
  • Pain Management (excluding injections) Acute
    
  • Pain Management (excluding injections) Chronic
    
  • Injections
    
  • Joint
    
  • Trigger point
    
  • Blocks
    
  • Epidural
    
  • Facet #
    
  • Flouro-guided
    
  • Electrical stimulation
    
  • Wound debridement
    
  • EMG
    
  • Nerve Conduction studies
    
  • Stress reduction/relaxation training
    
  • Medical management
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in NC or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  
• Experience: Rehabilitation/PM&R experience required
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care to patients in a hospital setting.
  
• Manage a patient caseload of approximately 10 patients per day.
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans.
  
• Conduct patient assessments, medical management, and coordinate care.
  
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate medical records.