Physiatrist / Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician Morristown, NJ

Physiatrist / Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician – Morristown, NJ

We are looking for a BC / BE Physiatrist / PM&R Physician to join our Physiatry team in Northern NJ. Our physicians work in post-acute care settings providing consultation and follow-up care. We collaborate closely with patients, their families, rehab staff, physicians, and hospital system population health teams. Our commitment is to provide excellent physiatric care by showing our dedication to our patients, their families, and our client facilities. Our practice philosophy is to have a strong presence in our facilities, to serve the needs of our patients, and collaborate with all those involved in the continuum of care. Our aim is to be leaders in our field by demonstrating and promoting the value of physiatry in post-acute care. The incoming Physiatrist will be covering acute care / SNFs in the Morristown, NJ area.

Job Responsibilities

• New consultation requests. Perform appropriate physiatric consultations and follow-up care throughout the rehabilitation stay
• Round on post-acute care patients twice a week or more when medically necessary, track patient progress, remove obstacles to functional progress, and improve quality of life
• Attend to caseload by having acute awareness of all referral sources and potential referral sources. Maintain an active patient list and diligently capture all referrals
• Engage with clinical staff on a regular basis and maintain a professional, collegial relationship with other facility physicians, caregivers, administrators, and directors
• Engage with patients and families during care and communicate clearly to promote understanding of treatment options and procedures. Set expectations with facility, patients, and families.
• Attend facility rehab team meetings
• Documentation : Follows protocol and guidelines for documentation, billing, and coding
• Regularly meet with facility leadership to understand their needs and build relationships. Report back to Director facility happenings and updates
• Actively collaborates with other treating physicians and Physician Assistants (PCPs, Orthopedists, etc.)

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please contact us.

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