Physiatry Physician
Compensation
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Job Description
Why Join Us
Tenet Health and DMC's Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) offers an exceptional opportunity to practice physiatry within one of metro Detroit's most established and respected health systems.
You'll work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment supported by advanced technology and access to a diverse, complex patient population.
RIM's reputation for clinical excellence — anchored by Level I and II Trauma Centers and a network of adult and pediatric facilities — means you'll have the resources and colleagues to do your best work every day.
Position Highlights
- Hospital-based clinic position with a primarily outpatient practice model
- Limited inpatient coverage included; no OR requirement and minimal procedure time
- Full-time, employed position with a Monday–Friday schedule
- Access to a diverse patient population across a large, multi-hospital health system
- Practice sites include Level I and II Trauma Centers, tertiary care referral centers, and community hospitals
- Free parking at all DMC facilities
What We Offer
- Competitive employed salary with comprehensive benefits package
- CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance provided (with tail coverage)
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Experience strongly preferred
- Active Michigan Medical License or willingness to obtain
- Active DEA registration
Why Detroit
Detroit delivers an authentically vibrant lifestyle at a cost of living well below the national average, making it one of the Midwest's most compelling cities for physicians planting roots. The city's cultural scene punches well above its weight — from the legendary Motown Museum to a nationally recognized culinary landscape shaped by one of the most diverse communities in the country.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the Detroit Riverwalk, Belle Isle Park, and easy access to the Great Lakes region for hiking, biking, boating, and beyond. Add all four major professional sports franchises and seamless domestic and international travel through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and you have a city that's as easy to live in as it is to love.
Key Responsibilities
Provide physiatry services within a hospital-based clinic focusing primarily on an outpatient practice model. Manage a diverse and complex patient population across various facilities, including Level I and II Trauma Centers.
Requirements
Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with an active Michigan Medical License and DEA registration. Previous experience in the field is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
In Michigan, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$301k (118 salary observations; 1,170 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,462 salary observations; 55,655 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physiatry Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — ranked against 199 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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