PM&R Per Diem Physician | Flexible Schedule | Nevada - Reno - Tahoe | No State Income Tax

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPer Diem

Listed compensation

$200 per hour

The week · per this posting

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

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The Northern Nevada Medical Group (NNMG), part of the Northern Nevada Health System and Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), invites Per Diem PM&R Physicians to join our expanding inpatient rehabilitation program at the new Northwest Specialty Hospital. This is an exceptional opportunity for physiatrists seeking flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and the chance to practice in one of the most desirable regions in the West.

As part of UHS — one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare systems — you’ll benefit from strong clinical support, advanced resources, and a stable, physician‑focused environment.

Position Highlights

  • Practice in a state‑of‑the‑art inpatient rehabilitation facility
  • Flexible per diem schedule ideal for work‑life balance
  • Treat complex and diverse medical conditions in a collaborative environment
  • Join a rapidly growing PM&R service line with strong administrative support

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive $200 per hour compensation
  • Malpractice coverage
  • No State Income Tax

Qualifications

Required

  • Board-certified or board-eligible (ABPM&R)
  • Completion of an accredited PM&R Residency
  • Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient rehabilitation experience
  • Eligible for Nevada medical licensure and hospital credentialing
  • Live in Reno or the local area (out-of-state candidates will not be considered for this opportunity)
  • About Reno–Tahoe

Reno Offers

  • No State Income Tax
  • Four-season climate with 300+ days of sunshine
  • A quick 45‑minute drive to Lake Tahoe
  • World‑class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and water sports
  • Vibrant and safe neighborhoods with excellent school options
  • Thriving downtown with restaurants, breweries, arts, and year‑round events
  • Access to the University of Nevada, Reno and a growing academic community
  • Easy travel via Reno-Tahoe International Airport
  • About the Northern Nevada Health System & UHS

The Northern Nevada Health System is part of Universal Health Services (UHS)—one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital management companies. UHS has more than 100,000 employees nationwide, a Forbes 500 designation, and a long-standing commitment to team culture, transparency, and supporting families.

At UHS, we believe in supporting both your career and personal life. We hire a family. So if your partner, parents, or children are also seeking opportunities in healthcare or elsewhere, let me know—as a family company, we support whole-family placement whenever possible.

Interested? Want to learn more? Contact me today for a quick conversation or to apply.

  • April Heiselt
  • Physician Recruiter
  • Northern Nevada Health System
  • (662) 648-9999 april.heiselt@uhsinc.com

Key Responsibilities

The physician will treat complex and diverse medical conditions within an inpatient rehabilitation facility. They will work in a collaborative environment as part of a rapidly growing PM&R service line.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

PhysiatryMedical diagnosisPatient careRehabilitation medicine

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician market look like in Nevada?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingNevada index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Nevada169 active22,559 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 55% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$270k
0
$270k-300k
3
$300k-330k
13
$350k
2
$360k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
24%
Relocation assistance
18%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
12%

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 (PM&R) Physician

EPIC Health System · Southfield, Michigan

$250k-$380k
#3

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician - Warsaw, MO

$200k-$350k
#4

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician - Macon, MO

$200k-$350k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 205 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Northern Nevada Medical Group

Medical Practices
Sparks, Nevada
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice coverage
No State Income Tax

Living in Reno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$547k
Typical market rent
$1,967/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Reno, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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