Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician

About the job: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physicians (PM&R), treat patients with physical impairments or disabilities to improve their quality of life and functional ability. They may work with patients who have injuries to their muscles, bones, tissues, or nervous system. PM&R physicians may also treat patients with neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal trauma, chronic pain, cardiac or pulmonary disease, or other disabling conditions. Some responsibilities of PM&R physicians include: Examining patients: Assessing mobility, strength, communication, cognition and pain characteristics Developing treatment plans: Using non-medical devices or therapies Monitoring progress: Tracking patient responses to treatments and the effectiveness of pain management interventions Teaching patients: Helping patients and their families adapt to lifestyle changes PM&R physicians who treat injured workers may need to coordinate medical care if multiple specialty physicians are required. Worker’s Compensation is a no-fault insurance program that may cover rehabilitative services, such as physical or occupational therapy, if deemed medically necessary. Some PM&R physician jobs may prefer candidates with previous clinical experience in PM&R, work and motor vehicle-related injuries, and knowledge of workers’ compensation and no-fault laws & regulations.