.037.001.002 Physiatry
Ocean Springs, MS

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced physiatrist to join our medical team. You will work with a variety of patients and assist them in restoring optimal physical function and help them improve their quality of life. Many of your patients will be disabled due to a disease, disorder, or injury.

To be successful as a physiatrist you will need to be able to treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons of patients.

Physiatrist Responsibilities:

•              Examining patients that 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 undertaking various medical procedures, such as disc decompression, prolotherapy, and vertebroplasty to treat pain and improve physical functioning.

•              Leading a team of medical professionals, which may include physical therapists and occupational therapists, in order to optimize patient care.

•              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.

•              Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.

•              Conducting research on injuries, diseases, and disabling conditions in order to improve and advance treatments.

Physiatrist Requirements:

•              Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.

•              Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

•              4 to 7 years’ internship and residency training, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

•              Successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA).

•              Certification by The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR).

•              Valid and active medical license in the state you wish to practice.

•              Working knowledge of different types of rehabilitation treatments and programs for different disabilities.

•              Exceptional attention to detail.

•              Outstanding hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

•              Wonderful bedside manner.

•              Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.