Physiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in California

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-222324-MD-CA

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: September 13 - October 31

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Inpatient

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 424-bed, not-for-profit hospital maintains a CARF-accredited rehabilitation program providing specialized inpatient care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, amputations, and other complex conditions. The facility offers a broad range of services and maintains established clinical protocols and dedicated resources to support quality rehabilitation outcomes. A full interdisciplinary team, including therapy staff, rehab nursing, case management, and social work, is in place to facilitate coordinated, goal-directed patient care throughout each assignment period.

About the Facility Location

The Los Angeles area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of entertainment, cultural, and outdoor attractions. Destinations include studio tours, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Griffith Observatory, the Getty Center, and the California Science Center, alongside theme parks such as Universal Studios Hollywood and Disneyland in nearby Anaheim. Outdoor activities including whale watching tours from Long Beach and beach bike rides, as well as recurring community events like the Rose Bowl Flea Market, provide varied options for leisure throughout the assignment period.

About the Clinician's Workday

The physiatrist will provide comprehensive rehabilitation care for patients with neurologic, orthopedic, and complex medical conditions during day shifts, with Saturday availability designated as high-priority support for admissions. Responsibilities include participating in team rounds, performing patient evaluations, establishing functional goals, and coordinating discharge planning in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team consisting of Hospitalists, PT, OT, SLP, Nursing, Case Management, and Social Work. The clinician will provide medical oversight, pain and spasticity management, and ensure goal-directed rehabilitation outcomes in accordance with facility protocols. Experience in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and prior inpatient rehabilitation experience are preferred for this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable

• Support Staff: Full therapy team (PT, OT, SLP), rehab nursing, case management, social work, and access to all hospital services.

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: No

• Government: No

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