Interventional PM&R Physician – New York Metro Area Outpatient Pain & Spine Practice
Job at a glance
Job description
A growing outpatient pain management and musculoskeletal care organization in the New York Metro Area is seeking a skilled Interventional PM&R Physician / Outpatient Physiatrist to join its expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a fellowship-trained or highly proficient physiatrist with expertise in interventional spine, pain management, electrodiagnostics, and musculoskeletal care.
The practice focuses on advanced, non-surgical treatment solutions designed to help patients restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life through evidence-based medicine and minimally invasive procedures.
The ideal physician will be comfortable evaluating and treating patients with spine, nerve, musculoskeletal, and chronic pain conditions while providing comprehensive treatment plans in a collaborative outpatient environment.
This is a 100% outpatient position offering a predictable schedule, strong clinical autonomy, meaningful earning potential, and excellent work-life balance.
Job Responsibilities
Perform advanced interventional spine and pain procedures, including:
Epidural steroid injections (ESIs)
Facet joint injections and medial branch blocks
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections
Diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal injections
Utilize fluoroscopy and musculoskeletal ultrasound for image-guided procedures.
Evaluate patients for appropriate procedural interventions.
Provide safe, evidence-based procedural care.
Monitor patient response and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Diagnostics & Patient Care
Conduct and interpret:
Electromyography (EMG)
Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
Evaluate patients with:
Spine disorders
Neuromuscular conditions
Nerve-related disorders
Musculoskeletal conditions
Chronic pain syndromes
Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.
Coordinate:
Physical therapy
Diagnostic testing
Medical management
Interventional treatments
Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, and expected outcomes.
Collaborative Care
Work closely with:
Physical therapists
Orthopedic specialists
Advanced practice providers
Other healthcare professionals
Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans.
Communicate effectively with referring physicians and care teams.
Contribute to a patient-focused clinical environment.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Active, unrestricted New Jersey medical license.
Valid DEA registration.
Valid New Jersey CDS registration.
Strong clinical knowledge of:
Spine conditions
Musculoskeletal disorders
Neuromuscular medicine
Pain management
Experience performing EMG/NCS studies.
Experience with fluoroscopy-guided procedures.
Strong diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Fellowship training in:
Interventional Spine
Pain Medicine
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Related specialty
Experience with ultrasound-guided procedures.
Previous outpatient interventional pain practice experience.
Background in:
Pain management
Sports medicine
Spine care
Neuromuscular medicine
Working Hours
Work-Life Balance Highlights:
No nights
No weekends
Minimal call responsibilities
Primarily phone-only call coverage
Dedicated procedure and patient care time
Skills
PM&R
Physiatry
Interventional Spine
Pain Management
Musculoskeletal Medicine
EMG
Nerve Conduction Studies
Fluoroscopy-Guided Procedures
Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Injections
Radiofrequency Ablation
Spine Disorders
Chronic Pain Management
Non-Surgical Orthopedics
Patient-Centered Care