Physiatrist for Veterans Health in #1 Arkansas

Job Description

Job Description

We are excited to announce two full-time openings for Board Certified or Board Eligible Physiatrists to become part of our dedicated team. We are looking for individuals with strong general physiatrist skills who excel in collaboration. The ideal candidates will have experience in outpatient neurorehabilitation, including peripheral joint injections, trigger point injections, electromyography, and botulinum toxin injections. Responsibilities will involve managing referrals to physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic care, and various complementary and alternative treatment options. While this position is primarily clinic-based, there is an opportunity for those interested to engage in inpatient care, traumatic brain injury (TBI) management, and pain management.

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 4-5 days per week dedicated to clinic duties
• Inpatient consultation services available upon request
• No on-call responsibilities required

Requirements:

• MD/DO/MBBS with an ECFMG Certificate
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency program in the relevant field, or three years of full-time practice experience in the specialty
• Board Eligible in Physical Medicine
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after December 31, 1959
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• For non-ACGME residencies, proof of ECFMG certification and five years of residency, fellowship, or relevant practice experience in the U.S. in the applicable field is necessary

Preferences:

• U.S. Citizenship preferred; non-citizens may be considered if no qualified U.S. citizens are available
• Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Experience in teaching residents and fellows
• Recent experience providing physiatry services within a U.S. healthcare system over the past three years

Work is scheduled from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, allowing for over 55 days off annually, effectively resulting in only 208 working days each year.

• Ambulatory clinic experience
• Teaching skills for residents
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Effective time management skills