Physiatrist

Health Plus Management is looking for a Board-Certified Physiatrist for one of the practice's it helps manage. Health Plus Management LLC (HPM) provides management services to medical practices specializing in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. HPM manages 50+ locations throughout Long Island, NYC including the 5 boroughs, Westchester, Upstate NY and NJ and Connecticut. We provide management services that give the physician and therapists the opportunity to provide patient care without always worrying about the administrative needs of the practice. We continually strive to support these practices by helping with recruiting the most qualified and dedicated individuals. The medical practices that HPM helps manage, provide an excellent path for personal and professional growth, along with competitive salary and benefits.

• Examining patients that may need to undergo physical therapy.

• Diagnosing pain as a result of an injury, disease, or a disabling condition.

• Determining and implementing appropriate treatment plans for patients.

• Recommending and performing various medical procedures, such as trigger point injections, soft tissue, and joint injections to treat pain and improve physical functioning.

• Leading a team of medical professionals, including physical therapists, in order to optimize patient care.

• Monitoring ongoing progress and health of patients, and changing treatment plans, as necessary.

• Performs or monitors the performance of electrodiagnostic testing (EMG - NCV).

• Counseling patients and their families and helping them adapt to lifestyle changes.

• Orders clinically appropriate testing such as X-rays, Cat Scans Ultrasounds and MRIs.

• Recommends consultation with orthopedists, neurologist, psychologists, spine specialists and pain management.

• Performing initial evaluations to determine a patient's need and ability to participate in the rehabilitation process.

• Conducting periodic re-evaluations of patients to determine progress and for change or discontinuance of treatment.

• Prescribes appropriate orthotic devices as clinically indicated. Checks for proper fitting of such devices.

• Keeps complete medical records of all services provided and the patients' progress.

• Documents ranges of motion with a handheld goniometer.

• Performs other duties as requested.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working in an outpatient Musculo-skeletal practice preferred.

• Knowledge about the different types of physical rehabilitation treatments and programs for different injuries.

• Leading a team of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and monitoring their job performance based on
  patient care.

• Ability to treat patients of all ages.

• Experience with injections and writing prescriptions.

• Working with patients on determining pain management strategies

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Wonderful bedside manner.

• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.

• Effective interpersonal skills, problem-solving and analytical skills

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to understand the urgency of the needs of your patients.

• Detail-oriented, organized, personable, compassionate.

Part time: Thursday, 8 hrs a day.

Pay rate range: $150 - 160/ hr (Depending on Experience)

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Position Requirements

Education and Training
Bachelor's degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.3 year internship / residency training, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation or neurology.Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or Neurology.Valid and active New York State medical license.

Benefits

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.