Physician- PM&R Abilene
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- Abilene Sports Medicine & Orthopedics (ASMO) – PM&R / Interventional Spine Physician
- Fall 2026
Abilene Sports Medicine & Orthopedics (ASMO) is seeking a full-time, board-certified/board-eligible PM&R / Interventional Spine Physician to join our growing orthopedic team in Abilene, Texas, in Fall 2026. Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency with strong interventional spine training. We welcome applications from current residents and fellows preparing to transition into practice.
About the Role
ASMO is seeking a clinically spine-focused PM&R physician with a strong interventional skill set to support the growing musculoskeletal and spine needs of West Texas. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis, and non-operative management of spinal conditions while working collaboratively alongside orthopedic surgeons and multidisciplinary specialists.
Where You’ll Work
ASMO is a highly respected orthopedic practice serving Abilene and surrounding West Texas communities. This opportunity offers the ability to build a robust spine and musculoskeletal practice in an underserved, high-demand market with significant growth potential. Physicians benefit from a collaborative practice environment, strong referral networks, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact in the region.
- What You’ll Do
- You will provide comprehensive non-operative spine and musculoskeletal care with a focus on:
- Evaluation and diagnosis of spinal conditions
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar interventional procedures
- High and low cervical transforaminal injections
- Thoracic transforaminal injections
- Routine EMG and nerve conduction studies for musculoskeletal diagnoses
- Bread and butter PM&R and musculoskeletal cases
The successful candidate will possess
- MD or DO degree
- Board certification/board eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Fellowship or advanced training in interventional spine, pain, or musculoskeletal medicine preferred
- Strong procedural proficiency in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar interventions
- Experience with EMG diagnostics
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, patient-first mindset
- Affordable cost of living
- Family-friendly community
- Short commute times
- Strong local economy
- Access to outdoor recreation, hunting, and golf
- Regional airport access
- A welcoming West Texas culture with excellent opportunities for physicians seeking both professional growth and personal balance
Contact
- Stacie Berlin
- UMP Physician Recruiter
- Stacie.berlin@umpartners.com
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive non-operative spine and musculoskeletal care, including performing interventional procedures and diagnostic studies. They will work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to diagnose and manage spinal conditions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Strong procedural proficiency in interventional spine techniques and experience with EMG diagnostics are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician- PM&R Abilene at Abilene Sports Medicine and Orthopedics 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.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
Of the 32 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 78% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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