Physician - Physiatrist

General Physiatrist – University Hospitals Cleveland

This physician will provide inpatient care at one our joint-venture community hospitals, and possibly acute hospital consults. Outpatient duties could include a choice of neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, amputee, EMG, chemodenervation, fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided procedures.

On-call responsibilities at the rehabilitation hospitals will be expected, but at a frequency of no more than one every five weekends, with internal medicine co-coverage.

Candidates will also be eligible to for a faculty appointment in the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, commensurate with prior academic rank and/or experience. A generous recruitment package is included and productivity-incentivized compensation model is available.

Our Division of PM&R is headquartered in the Department of Orthopaedics, with multiple community practice locations, three dedicated inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and a large and diverse PM&R faculty.

What Cleveland Has to Offer

The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and a wide variety of communities. Cleveland holds a wealth of cultural resources, entertainment options, and leisure activities including a vibrant Lake Erie shoreline and Metro Parks system.

The parks are joined by the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with additional 33,000 acres, another 100 miles of trails, and camping sites.

The Playhouse Square theatre district in downtown Cleveland is home to nine theatres hosting over 1,000 events each year; it is the country's largest performing arts center outside of New York City.

Cleveland is also home to the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, outstanding museums including Cleveland Museum of Art and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and many music venues, as well as professional sports teams (Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians, and Monsters).

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Come join our family and live our Mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

Education

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (Required)
• Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience (Required)
• Work Experience
• Fellowship Training in some specialties (Required)
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)

Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. (Required proficiency)

Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)

Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. (Required proficiency)

• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. (Required proficiency)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. (Required)
• Physical Demands
• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
• Travel Requirements
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