Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (PM&R)

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-24623
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Duluth, MN
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Ratio: 1:3
  
• Call Response Time: 30 min
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 8-14 patients/day
  
• Admissions: 5
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Phone Consults: answer questions over phone
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 2-6, MAs: 1, Office Staff: 1
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • EMG
    
  • Medical management
    
• Preferred
  • 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
    
  • Nerve Conduction studies
    
  • Stress reduction/relaxation
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Certified required
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care to patients with complex medical conditions.
  
• Perform electrodiagnostic studies (EMG, nerve conduction studies) for diagnosis and management.
  
• Manage acute and chronic pain conditions using a multimodal approach.
  
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
  
• Conduct daily patient rounds, manage medical comorbidities, and oversee discharge planning.