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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Posted 9 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • Senior Level
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University of Pittsburgh Physicians is seeking a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician to evaluate and treat patients primarily in outpatient physical medicine & rehabilitation clinics, focusing on sports-related injuries, general musculoskeletal pain, and limitations in joint range of motion. The role involves using ultrasound for guided injections, referring to other specialties as needed, and providing weekend call coverage to inpatient rehabilitation units.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients primarily in outpatient physical medicine & rehabilitation (PMR) clinics
- Focus on sports-related injuries, as well as general musculoskeletal pain and limitations in joint range of motion
- Use ultrasound to perform guided injections of medications for pain relief and to allow the restoration of function
- Refer to other specialties as appropriate, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedics, behavioral health
- Provide weekend call coverage to inpatient rehabilitation units
- Round on inpatients, complete admission and discharge of inpatients, and update the plan of care for inpatient rehabilitation patients
Qualifications
Required
- Medical degree (M.D., D.O.), or equivalent
- Must have completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Must be Board certified or Board eligible for certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Must have a valid unrestricted PA medical license or eligibility
About UPMC
UPMC, or the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is a leading integrated healthcare provider in the United States. It offers a wide range of medical services, including primary and specialty care, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation services. UPMC operates numerous hospitals, outpatient facilities, specialized care centers, and physician practices both domestically and internationally.
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
· Evaluate and treat patients primarily in outpatient physical medicine & rehabilitation (PMR) clinics;
· Focus on sports-related injuries, as well as general musculoskeletal pain and limitations in joint range of motion;
· Use ultrasound to perform guided injections of medications for pain relief and to allow the restoration of function;
· Refer to other specialties as appropriate, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedics, behavioral health;
· Provide weekend call coverage to inpatient rehabilitation units;
· Round on inpatients, complete admission and discharge of inpatients, and update the plan of care for inpatient rehabilitation patients.
· Medical degree (M.D., D.O.), or equivalent;
· Must have completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;
· Must be Board certified or Board eligible for certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;
· Must have a valid unrestricted PA medical license or eligibility.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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