Physiatrist

A private practice in Queens/Brooklyn, NY is seeking a physiatrist to join their team.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Setting: Outpatient

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed history and physical examinations to diagnose musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular disorders resulting from injuries.
• Evaluate the patient's functional status, assessing their mobility, strength, and ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Develop and oversee comprehensive, patient-centered, non-surgical treatment plans aimed at restoring function, reducing pain, and maximizing independence.
• Prescribe and monitor various rehabilitation modalities, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other allied health services.
• Perform a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures to manage pain and improve function.
• Perform and interpret Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) to diagnose nerve and muscle disorders such as radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Coordinate care and collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals.
• Prescribe necessary assistive devices, orthotics (braces/splints), and mobility aids to enhance the patient's functional independence.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely electronic medical records (EMR) documenting examination results, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedural notes, and patient outcomes.
• Provide necessary medical reports and communication for legal, insurance, and worker's compensation requirements related to trauma and injury cases.
• Educate patients and families on their condition, expected recovery course, self-management techniques, and injury prevention strategies.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of New York
• Board Certified/Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation