Physical Medicine

Job Title: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (PM&R)

Location: Westerly, East Greenwich and East Providence, Rhode Island

University Orthopedics is currently seeking a PM&R Physician with fellowship training in Pain or Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine. This a rare opportunity to join a world-class practice and perform fluoroscopically-guided procedures in state of the art facilities with an appointment at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. Generous benefits available including 401k. Partnership track available. Rhode Island offers access to urban culture and New England’s best recreational pursuits, with excellent quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients with musculoskeletal and other physical impairments.
• Diagnose and provide non-operative treatment of traumatic, degenerative and sports-related injuries to the axial and appendicular musculoskeletal system, primarily spinal conditions like degenerative disc disease/spondylosis, spinal canal stenosis, radiculopathy, facet joint arthropathy and sacroiliac joint arthropathy.
• Provide a variety of interventional treatment options, including epidural steroid injections, procedures to the axial and appendicular joints including radiofrequency ablation, ultrasound guided procedures and peripheral nerve blocks.
• Perform and interpret EMG’s.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop systems of care and provide comprehensive management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of a residency program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in PM&R.
• Fellowship training in Pain or Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine
• State medical license.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.