Opportunity for ACGME Pain Medicine Fellowship Trained Physiatrist - Brown University Affiliate

Providence, RI 02901

Specialty Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation
Profession Physician
WORK AT A STATE OF THE ART, MULTIDISCIPLINARY, AND INTEGRATED EVALUATION, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION CLINIC 

Our client is one of the major spine centers in Rhode Island and is a major teaching affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, known for its advanced technology, including state-of-the-art imaging equipment and tools for minimally invasive procedures. This client is currently seeking an academic Physiatrist to provide comprehensive management of spinal disorders and to teach Neurosurgery/Neurology/Orthopedic residents and medical students. 

WHAT YOU'LL GET
  • High earning potential with full comprehensive benefits package
  • Join growing team of 2 Physicians and 2 Advanced Practitioners
  • Outstanding Work/Life Balance
  • Academic affiliation with Brown University
 
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PHYSIATRIST
  • Primary Management of Intrathecal Pump Program
  • Physical evaluation and management of spinal conditions, using evidence-based nationally accepted guidelines
  • Thorough and efficient documentation of clinical visits, procedures, telephone encounters, and maintenance of patient medical records required
  • Timely communication with patient regarding results of diagnostic studies required
  • Inpatient consultations, as appropriate
  • Active participation in interventional spine procedures, including diagnostic and therapeutic blocks, intrathecal  therapies,radio frequency ablations, and spinal cord stimulation required
  • Teaching of Neurosurgery/Neurology/Orthopedic residents, as well as medical students required
  • Direct supervision/oversight and education/training of a mid-level provider assigned to physician
  • Close collaboration with RN, MA ,and administrative team
  • Participation in a rotating call schedule
  • Participation/attendance in the weekly multi-disciplinary Spine Conferene
  • Participation in research is highly encouraged
  • Participation in regional, national, and international pain/spine societies and regular attendance at annual spine or pain conferences is strongly encouraged
  • Participates in community and media outreach initiatives
  • Participates in building spine program via networking with primary care, specialist, and CAM practitioners at the hospital and community level
 
REQUIREMENTS OF A PM&R PHYSICIAN
  • Fellowship training from an ACGME accredited pain fellowship is desired
  • Maintenance of primary and secondary board certification is required (PM&R/Pain, Anesthesiology/Pain)
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills required 
  • Must be authorized to work in the US. Unable to sponsor Visa candidates at this time.
 
ABOUT THE LOCATION: Providence combines the accessibility and friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city. With a thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, outstanding hotels, a renowned restaurant scene and so many things to do, Providence boasts a flourishing cultural and academic community. 

- Qualified physician and advanced practitioner applications only.