Physiatry Physical Med and Rehabilitation Physician

Denver Health · United States

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Physiatry Physical Med and Rehabilitation Physician to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department PMR PhysiciansJob Summary Provide therapy and assistance to accident or injured patients. Attend to individuals with musculoskeletal pain. Concentrate on rehabilitation and physical medicine. Essential Functions:

• Diagnose patients, record symptoms, recommend appropriate treatment regimens, and monitor the progress or not of treatment. (20%)
• Cooperate and liaise with medical personnel such as surgeons, neurologists, and primary care experts to review a patient’s details and information. (10%)
• Determine the role of physical therapy in the treatment plan. (5%)
• Direct patients on the appropriate techniques to adopt for exercises. (5%)
• Use injections to nullify pain, bring relief, and reinstate functionality. (5%)
• Provide nutrition and health advice or counseling to patients undergoing treatment. (5%)
• Draft and create a physical exercise plan for each patient. (5%)
• Prescribe and handle the patient’s medication and treatment. (5%)
• Prescribe complementary therapies such as medical acupuncture. (5%)
• Monitor and assist medical personnel and counselors to provide psychosocial support to patients. (5%)
• Coordinate and supervise other medical practitioners to optimize patient care. (5%)
• Administer treatment, therapy, and care to restore functionality among patients of all ages. (5%)
• Provide referrals to specialist clinics, rehabilitation centers, and therapy centers. (5%)
• Act transparently with caregivers, patients, and patients’ families and discuss recovery plans and needs moving forward. (5%)
• Provide therapeutic intervention to patients by wrapping joints and limbs and fitting braces to support the patient. (5%)
• Inoculate, inject, and insert cortisol into injured parts, ligaments, muscles, and joints to minimize swelling. (5%)

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
• Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
• Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Computer skills required.
• Computer skills preferred.

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer