Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician (PMR) or Neurologist North Bergen NJ

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician (PMR) or Neurologist North Bergen NJ

Full time or Part time

Up to $400k plus productivity bonus potential

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician (PM&R) / Physiatrist or Neurologist to join our practice in Teaneck and North Bergen. The incoming physician will be examining patients and diagnosing pain because of an injury, disease, or a disabling condition. The physician will then be determining and implementing appropriate treatment plans for patients and recommending and undertaking various medical procedures. The incoming physician will be splitting coverage between the offices in Teaneck and North Bergen, NJ within our physiatrist owned group providing outpatient care. We will consider PM&R and / or Neurology certifications, and interventional and non-interventional trained physicians.

Duties :

• Diagnosing pain because of an injury, disease, or a disabling condition.
• Determining and implementing appropriate treatment plans for patients including Physical therapy.
• Monitoring ongoing progress and health of patients, and changing treatment plans, as necessary.
• Providing adaptive tools to improve the overall health and physical functioning of patients.
• Counseling patients and their families and helping them adapt to lifestyle changes.
• Conducting research on injuries, diseases, and disabling conditions to improve and advance treatments.
• Performs initial evaluation on each patient to determine patient’s need and ability to participate in the rehabilitation process.
• Initiate’s prescriptions to be followed by the appropriate therapy units, and modifies that prescription as indicated by the patient’s response to therapy and his / her medical condition.
• Conducts periodic re-evaluations of each patient to determine progress and indication for change or discontinuance of treatment.
• Prescribes appropriate prosthetic and orthotic devices as indicated. Checks for proper fitting of such devices.
• Keeps complete medical records of all services provided and the patients’ progress.
• Interacts with community-based referral sources, i.e. physicians, social workers, rehabilitation nurses, insurance companies, DVR counselors, etc., to facilitate patient care and patient referrals
• Perform or Refer for Interventional pain / spine procedures, Joint / Soft-tissue injections with / without ultrasound

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We are looking for a Physician to provide direct patient care within our medical office and can effectively communicate with patients, who enjoys working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and administrative staff. We need someone who is extremely knowledgeable about the different types of rehabilitation treatments and programs for different disabilities to assist in leading a team of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and monitoring their job performance based on patient care. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, and a wonderful work environment. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then please contact us.

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