Physician - Physiatrist

Physiatrist OpportunityThe Central Arkansas VA Healthcare System is seeking a Physiatrist to join a large and busy practice as a generalist, working in outpatient and inpatient setting, performing basic procedures, EMG, and amputee clinic. To be considered a strong partner with our other seven physiatrists, the ideal candidate will possess excellent general physiatrist evaluation and management skills.Major duties include, but are not limited to:Develops and implements complex, goal-oriented treatment plans for complex patients in need of interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation.Provides comprehensive evaluation and management of spasticity including both medication management, botulism toxin injection, intrathecal baclofen pump evaluation and management, etc.Provides peripheral joint injections and other intramuscular injections as indicated to facilitate the rehabilitation process.Effectively evaluates patients with history of recent and remote concussive injuries, and provides treatment for common manifestations of Post Concussive Syndrome, such as headache and insomnia.Writes sound prescriptions for required adaptive equipment including both manual and powered mobility, prosthetic limbs, and other necessary rehabilitative equipment.Effectively provides diagnostic evaluation, examination, and interdisciplinary treatment planning to meet general musculoskeletal rehabilitative needs of Veterans.Provides coverage for the inpatient rehabilitation unit, participating in ongoing monitoring of outcome trends including but not limited to length of stay, functional outcomes, and efficiencies of obtaining functional goals.Confidently and professionally collaborates with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams of therapists, psychologists, social workers, other physicians, nurses, etc. to meet a patient's complex rehabilitative needs.Fulfils the educational mission of VA by providing bedside and didactic teaching for students, residents, and fellows.Collects data, analyzes data, implements changes based on analyses results in their specialty area.Participates in facility, regional, and national activities as a subject matter expert as needed to support the overall VA mission to provide outstand comprehensive healthcare.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8am-4:30pm