Physiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary/Scope of Responsibility

Mid-Maryland Musculoskeletal Institute (MMI), a division of the Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO), is seeking a board certified/board eligible Physiatrist who has completed a pain management fellowship for our busy practice in Frederick, Maryland.  This is a unique opportunity to step into a thriving outpatient practice to replace a very busy retiring physician.

MMI is the largest group of musculoskeletal specialists in the area, consisting of 14 physicians and 10 mid-level providers offering state-of-the-art care to our patients.  The ideal candidate will be comfortable working alongside surgical and non-surgical colleagues to provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care for musculoskeletal, spine and pain-related conditions.  Onsite ancillary services include physical therapy, imaging and an accredited ASC. 

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedic practices, with approximately 175 physicians serving communities across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients and the employer of choice by attracting and retaining talented providers and support staff. The group is dedicated to the preservation of the private practice model of medicine and is unencumbered by private equity or hospital ownership.

Frederick, Maryland is a thriving and diverse community located less than an hour from both Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC.  It offers a lively arts and restaurant scene, an educated workforce, great schools, and is brimming with historical and recreational attractions, including many hiking and mountain biking trails (including the Appalachian Trail).

• High patient volume with an established and loyal referral base
• Collaborative, multi-specialty team environment that includes a spine surgeon
• Outpatient-focused practice setting
• Opportunity to perform a variety of interventional procedures
• Seamless transition into a mature, thriving practice

The successful applicant will be able to:

• Balance a robust schedule of patients with musculoskeletal, spine and pain-related conditions
• Perform EMG/NCV studies
• Perform interventional procedures
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
• Reach quality and productivity targets to achieve shared savings incentives
• Participate in PM&R call

CAO takes a patient-centered approach and we are committed to the medical management of our patients. We are looking for a physician who is patient-centered, clinically skilled and eager to contribute to a dynamic and growing practice.

• Plans, establishes, and directs physical medicine and rehabilitation program at assigned Practice and clinic.
• Diagnoses pain as a result of injury, disease, or a disabling condition through medical histories, physical examinations, imaging (e.g., X-ray, ultrasound), EMG/NCV studies, and laboratory test results to determine and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients.
• Recommends and undertakes various medical and interventional procedures within scope of practice, such as disc compression, prolotherapy, vertebroplasty, and other therapeutic techniques; administers medications and local anesthesia as appropriate.
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, electro-diagnostic studies, and other treatment modalities to improve patient outcomes.
• Actively pursues and participates in research activities as well as mentoring residents and other medical staff in research endeavors.
• Leads a team of medical professionals, including physical therapists, and consults with an interdisciplinary team to optimize and coordinate patient care.
• Participates in group call coverage for the PM&R service.
• Monitors ongoing processes and health of patients, changing treatment plans as necessary.
• Provides adaptive tools to improve the overall health and physical functioning of patients.
• Counsels patients and their families to help adapt to lifestyle changes and advises on treatments to prevent future problems.
• Conducts research on injuries, diseases, and disabling conditions in order to improve and advance treatments.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation by recording all diagnoses, treatments, and prescriptions.
• Refers patients to other physicians or specialists for consultation in an inter-professional manner.
• Ensures consistent compliance with all regulatory and CAO guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships
The Physiatrist reports directly to the Practice Administrator.

Required Education and Experience
•Licensed and board-certified MD in assigned state(s).
•Minimum of 4+ years’ internship and residency training, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
•Successful completion of USMLE or COMLEX-USA.
•BLS Certification required.
•Must maintain CEU's in pertinent clinical practice according to licensure requirements.
•Excellent knowledge of therapeutic and surgical treatments for the lower extremities
•Experience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records.

Competencies/Required Skills and Abilities
•Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate in a decentralized organization.
•Leadership Skills – Ability to effectively manage and motivate staff.
•Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results.
•Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well both with children and the elderly.
•Empathy and patience when dealing with serious diseases.
•Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
•Demonstrated knowledge of EMR systems.
•Required to be proficient in Windows based office technologies (e.g., Word, Excel).
•Able to work independently.
•Exudes professionalism in presentation.
•Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.

Physical Demands
•Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.
•Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics when making necessary transfers and helping patients with exercises.
•Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting.
•Some heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a standard work shift.
•Adequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone.
•Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, medical equipment, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, and telephone.
•Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
•Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading materials from printed sources and computer screens.
•Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.