This job is archived
Physiatrist - Physician - (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - PM&R) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/04/14
Job Description & Requirements
Physiatrist - Physician - (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - PM&R) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 11/10/2014Available Shifts: Part Time

Also known as physiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM R) (locum tenens) is a medical specialty that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with physical or cognitive disabilities. A physiatrist is a physician who specializes in the treatment of functionally limiting conditions and is trained in managing and facilitating rehabilitation from neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. Ultimately a specialty concerned with quality of life, physiatrists work closely with patients to bring about a return of functional capacities.

Facility Location
Lafayette is just s short drive north from Indianapolis and just across the river from West Lafayette, home of Purdue University. Although Purdue is located across the river, it in many ways bolsters the economy and entertainment options of its sister city. The Lafayette Symphony and Greater Lafayette Art Museum offer much in the way of local performing arts culture, while the Long Center brings in regional and national musicians, comedians and performers. Columbia Park is a great family destination, offering exciting amusement rides that the kids will love. Sports fans will want to make sure to take advantage of Lafayette's golf courses.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

physical medicine and rehabilitation, physiatry, physiatrist, PM&R, physician, healthcare, health care, patient care, hospital, medical, doctor, MD, locum tenens