Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehab

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician

Acclaim Physician Group, a partner with JPS Health Network, is seeking a motivated and ambitious physician to join our dynamic PM&R team. As the county hospital system, JPS has been serving the residents of Tarrant County for over 100 years. This is a wonderful opportunity for an innovative and passionate individual to treat complex medical issues for those patients that need it most.

In addition to the nourishing and rewarding clinical atmosphere, JPS is also an urban teaching hospital with a long history of training physicians and medical students. JPS offers 18 residency and fellowship programs.

Job Description

• Provide inpatient consult and outpatient medical management of neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal trauma, deformity or amputation, TBI, spinal cord injuries, or other disabling conditions.
• Perform electrodiagnosis including electromyography, nerve conduction studies, or ultrasound/neuro-sonography.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Oversee and coordinate rehabilitation therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
• Manage spasticity/dystonia and other related conditions using a variety of treatment modalities including Botox injections (management of baclofen pumps is optional).
• Train and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about conditions and rehabilitation processes.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in research and educational initiatives within the department.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board eligible or board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Valid medical license in the state of practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in a clinical rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience highly preferred.
• Unrestricted Texas Medical License and DEA certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be comfortable working in a large public/county facility.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge in the area assigned, and competency in assessment techniques, diagnosis, and treatment processes that apply to the assigned medical specialty area.
• Must be knowledgeable of advanced techniques and theories in medicine for primary specialty.
• Must have good interpersonal, verbal, and oral communication skills to work effectively with other healthcare professionals and serve as a resource to the community.
• Must be self-directed and take initiative to develop and participate in community activities and medical outreach programs pertaining to the medical specialty area.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behavior.