Physiatrist
3 weeks ago
Flushing, United States
Physical Therapy
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPhysiatrist Duties:
- Consult with patients, families and care professionals to address physical medicine and rehabilitation needs
- Develop and implement treatment plans for people of all ages
- Provide education and counseling on physical medicine and rehabilitation issues
- Perform physical examinations
- Perform diagnostic tests and laboratory studies
- Provide physician evaluation and assessment
- Provide patient and family instruction and counseling on disease, disorder, and treatment
- Maintain and update medical records
- Articulate, interpret, and apply relevant medical theory, medical law, and health care policies
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress and response to treatment
- Maintain professional certifications
- Promote ethical and professional standards
- Contribute to medical literature
- Provide input to medical staff regarding patient care issues
- Provide input for patient discharge and follow-up
- Develop, implement, and monitor nursing care plans for specific patient populations
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Physiatrist Responsibilities:
- Doctorate in Physiatry
- Certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EDx) and perform EMG testing
- Experience in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, including spine, musculo-skeletal injuries, and sport injuries
- Knowledge of relevant rehab and
Requirements And Skills:
- Diagnose, evaluate, and treat patients with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and neuro-musculoskeletal disorders; prepare and update treatment plans and reports, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Perform physical exams, diagnostic tests, and treatment procedures, including, but not limited to, injections, nerve blocks, joint injections, and ultrasound guided injections
- Explain procedures to patients, complete patient files, and prescribe medication as prescribed by the physician
- Perform patient education and instruct patients on proper use of medical equipment
- Design and implement physical therapy regimens, including therapeutic exercise, aquatic therapy, therapeutic massage, and physical therapy modalities
- Develop, review, and revise treatment plans
- Maintain current licensure
- Record progress, outcomes, and patient outcomes
- Attend and participate in professional and community activities, including, but not limited to, continuing education
We deal with Major Ins. companies , Medicaid - etcCompany DescriptionClinic , for patients seeking Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Assistance , and Podiatry Care \r
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We deal with Major Ins. companies , Medicaid - etc