Physiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Duluth, MN
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call
  
• Every 3rd week rotation
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Ratio: 1:3
  
• Call Response Time: 30 min
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 8-14
  
• Admissions: 5
  
• Rounding: Assigned Patients
  
• Phone Consults: Answer questions over phone
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 2-6, MAs: 1, Office Staff: 1
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  • EMG
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified
  
• Licenses: Active MN license or willing to obtain
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop rehabilitation plans for individuals with physical disabilities or impairments.
  
• Manage inpatients with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and other disabling conditions.
  
• Perform electrodiagnostic studies, including electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
  
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, and case managers to optimize patient outcomes.
  
• Provide In-House call coverage on a rotating basis (approximately 1:3) to manage acute rehabilitation needs and consults.