Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician

Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Physician

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician to join our team!

We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in—it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Orthopedists

Job Summary The PM&R Division at Denver Health is seeking a board-certified/eligible physician to join our electrodiagnostic laboratory on a PRN basis, providing high-quality EMG/NCS services approximately 2–4 half-days per week (typically 4 studies per session) with flexible scheduling. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing a broad range of electrodiagnostic evaluations, including radiculopathies, entrapment neuropathies (e.g., carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes), traumatic peripheral nerve injuries, neuromuscular disorders, and generalized peripheral neuropathies, with no restrictions on diagnostic scope. Our lab is physician-run without NCS technicians and currently includes a collaborative team of four full-time PM&R physicians alongside a Neurologist, offering strong peer support and opportunities to discuss complex cases. There are also opportunities to work with trainees including residents and medical students if desired. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider seeking flexible, team-oriented work in a collegial academic-style environment serving a diverse patient population Essential Functions:

• Diagnose patients, record symptoms, recommend appropriate treatment regimens, and monitor the progress or not of treatment. (20%)
• Cooperate and liaise with medical personnel such as surgeons, neurologists, and primary care experts to review a patient's details and information. (10%)
• Determine the role of physical therapy in the treatment plan. (5%)
• Direct patients on the appropriate techniques to adopt for exercises. (5%)
• Use injections to nullify pain, bring relief, and reinstate functionality. (5%)
• Provide nutrition and health advice or counseling to patients undergoing treatment. (5%)
• Draft and create a physical exercise plan for each patient. (5%)
• Prescribe and handle the patient's medication and treatment. (5%)
• Prescribe complementary therapies such as medical acupuncture. (5%)
• Monitor and assist medical personnel and counselors to provide psychosocial support to patients. (5%)
• Coordinate and supervise other medical practitioners to optimize patient care. (5%)
• Administer treatment, therapy, and care to restore functionality among patients of all ages. (5%)
• Provide referrals to specialist clinics, rehabilitation centers, and therapy centers. (5%)
• Act transparently with caregivers, patients, and patients' families and discuss recovery plans and needs moving forward. (5%)
• Provide therapeutic intervention to patients by wrapping joints and limbs and fitting braces to support the patient. (5%)
• Inoculate, inject, and insert cortisol into injured parts, ligaments, muscles, and joints to minimize swelling. (5%)

Education:

• Doctorate Degree Medical degree from an accredited institution. Required

Licenses:

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
• Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
• Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Computer skills required.
• Computer skills preferred.

Shift

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$229,000.00 - $288,500.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Community resource navigation support
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.