PM&R Physician - PRN

PM&R Physician - PRN

Acclaim Health, in partnership with JPS Health Network, is seeking a passionate and skilled PM&R Physician to join our expanding rehabilitation medicine team on a PRN basis in Fort Worth, Texas.

The PM&R Physician will provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or chronic conditions. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients while working collaboratively with rehabilitation therapists and other providers to improve functional outcomes and quality of life.

JPS Health Network has served as the public health system of Tarrant County for over a century, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven physician to work in an environment that values clinical excellence, education, and innovationcaring for patients with some of the most complex medical and rehabilitative needs in the region.

Highlights:

• Academic Environment: JPS is an urban teaching hospital with 18 residency and fellowship programs, including the largest family medicine residency program in the country.
• Impactful Work: Serve patients who need care the mostthose with trauma, neurologic impairment, musculoskeletal injuries, amputations, and more.
• Team-Based Approach: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, nurses, case managers, and other specialists.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comfortable working in a large, diverse public health system.
• Demonstrates strong clinical knowledge and diagnostic skills in PM&R.
• Proficient in evidence-based assessment and treatment modalities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to educate and collaborate.
• Committed to patient-centered care and community engagement.

Job Summary:

The Physician is responsible for administering and interpreting all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations within the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This position will also educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments; may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Provide inpatient consults and outpatient management of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, spinal cord, TBI, amputee, or other disabling conditions.
• Perform electrodiagnostic testing, including EMG, nerve conduction studies, and ultrasound/neuro-sonography.
• Create and implement individualized rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Oversee and coordinate therapies including PT, OT, and speech therapy.
• Manage spasticity and dystonia, including Botox injections (baclofen pump management optional).
• Supervise and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows in the PM&R program.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, goals, and the rehabilitation process.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure holistic, patient-centered care.
• Participate in research, quality improvement, and educational initiatives within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients, to optimize patient care.
• Reviews patient medical charts to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families.
• Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
• Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health.
• Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient centered and patient valued behavior.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
• Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
• Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings; and is an active participant in the process.
• Partners and communicates with acumen to build a positive brand and patient/customer experience for those who encounter JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health. This would include health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders.
• Serves as a resource to the community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required Education & Experience:
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Valid, unrestricted Texas medical license and DEA certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preferred Education & Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a rehabilitation setting is highly preferred.

Location Address: 1500 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States