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MedElite Group
Utica, New York

Physiatrist

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$90k

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

  • Physiatrist
  • Location: Utica, NY
  • Schedule: Part Time (1 Day/ week)
  • Total Compensation: $60,000- $90,000

About MedElite

Since 2011, MedElite has been dedicated to improving the standard of care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities nationwide. We implement a data-driven, "treat in place" model that enhances resident health outcomes while saving valuable time and resources for our partner organizations.

By managing a network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians, we deliver high-quality, proactive care directly to the bedside.

Our passion for positively impacting the lives of residents, administrators, and healthcare professionals drives our commitment to continuously innovate and redefine senior care across the country.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physiatrist to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive rehabilitation care for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, focusing on pain management, functional improvement, and quality of life. You will collaborate closely with primary care providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and support optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with functional impairments, disabilities, and chronic conditions

  • Diagnose and manage rehabilitation and pain-related conditions
  • Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
  • Prescribe and oversee physical, occupational, and other therapeutic interventions
  • Perform procedures within scope of practice (e. g., joint injections, pain management techniques) as applicable
  • Communicate treatment plans, progress, and recommendations to patients, families, and facility staff
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to optimize outcomes
  • Ensure timely follow-up on treatment plans and interventions
  • Document clinical findings, care plans, and outcomes accurately in the medical record
  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control standards, and facility policies
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and nursing staff to support coordinated care
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support best practices in rehabilitation care
  • Travel to partner skilled nursing and long-term care facilities as assigned

Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Active and unrestricted Physician license in the state of practice

Current ACLS and BLS Certifications Preferred

  • Prior physician experience in rehabilitation medicine, pain management, or related settings preferred
  • Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is a plus
  • Strong clinical assessment and functional evaluation skills
  • Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
  • Experience providing care to the geriatric population
  • Ability to travel to multiple facilities as needed

Prolonged standing/walking. Assisting with patient positioning. Occasional lifting. Lifting/moving patients.

Benefits

  • Total Compensation: Net Collections
  • Paid Time Off
  • Malpractice Insurance

Why Work With Us?

  • Make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors
  • Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
  • Enjoy work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infinite Medical P. C is an equal-opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Infinite Medical P. C is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help us deliver compassionate, personalized care where it matters most.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)Board Certification

Key Skills

Geriatric CarePatient DocumentationTreatment Planning

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

Of the 30 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation median $300k (middle half $245k–$300k)32 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings in New York16 active215 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 53% no weekends30 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hiring demand#20 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 31 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 64 postings, 42 closed
New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings93 in the last 30 days47 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay trend−16.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$280k
3
$280k-325k
7
$325k-370k
2
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician/ Physiatrist Far Rockaway NY (LI)

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Far Rockaway, New York

starting at $150k
#2

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (PM&R) Woodbridge NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Woodbridge, New Jersey

$400k
#3

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician - Warsaw, MO

$200k-$350k
#4

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician - Greenville, NC

$200k-$350k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 214 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MedElite Group

Business Consulting and Services
Brooklyn, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Malpractice Insurance

Living in Utica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,392/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Utica-Rome, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.