Brain Injury Medicine Physician – PM&R / Neurology | Outpatient, No Hospital Call Copy job title
Updated 10/16/26
Sacramento, California, United States
Physician
Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
Brain Injury Medicine Physician – PM&R / Neurology
POSITION OVERVIEW
An expanding, physician-led specialty practice is seeking a fellowship-trained Brain Injury Medicine Physician to join its multidisciplinary team. This opportunity is ideal for a PM&R or Neurology physician interested in traumatic brain injury, post-concussive conditions, and complex neurological rehabilitation.
The role offers a fully outpatient clinical practice with no hospital call, collaboration with experienced specialists, and opportunities to help develop a growing brain injury program. The physician will be based in the Sacramento Metro Area and travel regularly to clinic locations across California and Nevada.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• 100% outpatient clinical practice with no hospital call
• Specialized focus on traumatic brain injury and complex neurological rehabilitation
• Multidisciplinary clinical collaboration
• Approximately 25–40% travel across California and Nevada, including periodic overnight trips
• Mentorship in medicolegal documentation, deposition preparation, and expert-witness work
• Opportunities for clinical leadership and program development
• Competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits
• Preferred start in Summer 2027, with flexibility for the right candidate
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Evaluate and manage patients with traumatic brain injuries, post-concussive syndromes, cognitive impairments, and related neurological conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve functional outcomes and support patients' return to everyday activities.
• Monitor clinical progress and modify treatment approaches according to patient needs and diagnostic findings.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation.
• Communicate clinical findings, prognoses, treatment recommendations, and functional limitations to patients, families, and appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with physiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, speech therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and help develop consistent clinical protocols across locations.
MEDICOLEGAL MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The successful physician will have the opportunity to develop additional expertise in the medicolegal aspects of brain injury care. Mentored learning may include litigation-related documentation, lien-based care models, deposition preparation, expert-witness communication, and presenting evidence-supported medical opinions to nonmedical audiences.
Prior deposition or expert-witness experience is not required. Candidates should have a genuine interest in developing these skills while maintaining objective, thorough, clinically grounded medical opinions.
TRAVEL AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Regular travel to established clinic locations throughout California and Nevada is expected, averaging approximately 25–40% of the role. Periodic overnight travel may be necessary. Administrative support will be available for additional state medical licensing and credentialing as the organization expands.
The physician will also contribute to clinical quality, consistent documentation standards, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the continued growth of the brain injury program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Neurology.
• Completed fellowship training in Brain Injury Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted California medical license or ability to obtain one promptly.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain additional state medical licenses as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly across multiple clinic locations.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and diagnostic reasoning skills.
• Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.
• Interest in developing medicolegal expertise and professional communication skills.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The compensation package includes an annual base salary determined by experience and qualifications, performance-based bonus opportunities, medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off and holidays, a CME allowance, and coverage of medical licensing and DEA fees. Administrative support for additional state licensing is provided.
ANTICIPATED START DATE
Summer 2027 is preferred, with flexibility based on fellowship completion, licensing, credentialing, relocation, and candidate availability. Physicians completing Brain Injury Medicine fellowship training in 2027 are encouraged to apply.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.
POSITION OVERVIEW
An expanding, physician-led specialty practice is seeking a fellowship-trained Brain Injury Medicine Physician to join its multidisciplinary team. This opportunity is ideal for a PM&R or Neurology physician interested in traumatic brain injury, post-concussive conditions, and complex neurological rehabilitation.
The role offers a fully outpatient clinical practice with no hospital call, collaboration with experienced specialists, and opportunities to help develop a growing brain injury program. The physician will be based in the Sacramento Metro Area and travel regularly to clinic locations across California and Nevada.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• 100% outpatient clinical practice with no hospital call
• Specialized focus on traumatic brain injury and complex neurological rehabilitation
• Multidisciplinary clinical collaboration
• Approximately 25–40% travel across California and Nevada, including periodic overnight trips
• Mentorship in medicolegal documentation, deposition preparation, and expert-witness work
• Opportunities for clinical leadership and program development
• Competitive salary, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits
• Preferred start in Summer 2027, with flexibility for the right candidate
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Evaluate and manage patients with traumatic brain injuries, post-concussive syndromes, cognitive impairments, and related neurological conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to improve functional outcomes and support patients' return to everyday activities.
• Monitor clinical progress and modify treatment approaches according to patient needs and diagnostic findings.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation.
• Communicate clinical findings, prognoses, treatment recommendations, and functional limitations to patients, families, and appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with physiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, speech therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and help develop consistent clinical protocols across locations.
MEDICOLEGAL MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The successful physician will have the opportunity to develop additional expertise in the medicolegal aspects of brain injury care. Mentored learning may include litigation-related documentation, lien-based care models, deposition preparation, expert-witness communication, and presenting evidence-supported medical opinions to nonmedical audiences.
Prior deposition or expert-witness experience is not required. Candidates should have a genuine interest in developing these skills while maintaining objective, thorough, clinically grounded medical opinions.
TRAVEL AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Regular travel to established clinic locations throughout California and Nevada is expected, averaging approximately 25–40% of the role. Periodic overnight travel may be necessary. Administrative support will be available for additional state medical licensing and credentialing as the organization expands.
The physician will also contribute to clinical quality, consistent documentation standards, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the continued growth of the brain injury program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Neurology.
• Completed fellowship training in Brain Injury Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted California medical license or ability to obtain one promptly.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain additional state medical licenses as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly across multiple clinic locations.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and diagnostic reasoning skills.
• Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.
• Interest in developing medicolegal expertise and professional communication skills.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The compensation package includes an annual base salary determined by experience and qualifications, performance-based bonus opportunities, medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off and holidays, a CME allowance, and coverage of medical licensing and DEA fees. Administrative support for additional state licensing is provided.
ANTICIPATED START DATE
Summer 2027 is preferred, with flexibility based on fellowship completion, licensing, credentialing, relocation, and candidate availability. Physicians completing Brain Injury Medicine fellowship training in 2027 are encouraged to apply.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.
Job Responsibilities
Develop individualized outpatient treatment plans based on diagnostic findings, functional needs, and patient goals.
Monitor recovery, adjust treatment plans, and support patients in returning to daily activities and work.
Maintain timely, thorough clinical documentation and communicate diagnoses, prognoses, and functional limitations clearly.
Collaborate with physiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, speech therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals.
Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, treatment planning, and the development of consistent clinical protocols.
Travel to assigned clinics across California and Nevada and help maintain quality standards across locations.
Participate in mentored development of medicolegal documentation, deposition preparation, and expert-witness communication.
Contribute to the growth of the brain injury program and future clinical initiatives.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in PM&R or Neurology
Completed fellowship training in Brain Injury Medicine
Active, unrestricted California medical license or ability to obtain one promptly
Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed
Ability to travel approximately 25–40% across California and Nevada
Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered care
Preferred attributes
- Interest in medicolegal medicine and expert-witness development
- Interest in brain injury program development and clinical leadership
- Adaptability to a growing, multi-state clinical practice
- 2027 Brain Injury Medicine fellowship graduates
Working Hours
Practice hours Not provided; confirm standard clinic hours
Hospital call None
Weekend schedule Not specified
Overnight call No hospital call; periodic overnight travel may be required
Travel Approximately 25–40%
Work arrangement Outpatient, clinic-based
Start date Summer 2027 preferred
Skills
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