Job Description
Join a high volume inpatient rehabilitation service within a major hospital setting, providing comprehensive care to an older adult population. This locum tenens role offers a regular Monday Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule with no call responsibilities and the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team. You will see approximately 10 patients per shift, focusing on physical medicine and rehabilitation needs.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient (Rehabilitation Unit)
- Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Patient Population: Adult (18 +), predominately Medicare ( 80 %) and a small Medicaid mix ( 10 %); average age 70 years
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and manage up to 10 patient encounters per shift.
- Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans, including medical management, traction/immobilization, and pain relief strategies.
- Perform preferred procedures such as arthrocentesis, joint injections, trigger point blocks, epidural and facet injections, and EMG/nerve conduction studies as needed.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nursing, and case management to optimize functional outcomes.
- Document all care accurately in the electronic medical record and adhere to hospital policies and compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).
- Completion of a PM&R fellowship (minimum 3 years).
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
- Valid medical license for North Carolina (or eligibility for licensure).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in inpatient rehabilitation or similar setting.
Working Hours
- Fixed day shift: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- No call or overnight duties.
Skills
- Strong clinical expertise in PM&R and geriatric rehabilitation.
- Proficiency with traction/immobilization devices, diagnostic/therapeutic taps, and intra discal electrothermal annuloplasty (IDET) - preferred.
- Competence in performing joint injections, trigger point blocks, epidural and facet injections, and fluoroscopy guided procedures - preferred.
- Ability to conduct EMG, nerve conduction studies, and wound debridement when indicated.
- Excellent communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, and patient education skills.
- Familiarity with EMR documentation and hospital credentialing processes.
