Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R, Ph
Listed compensation
$300k-$400k
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Job Description
Gold PM&R is seeking a Physiatrist to lead rehabilitation care for patients in inpatient rehabilitation and subacute settings. You will assess functional needs, guide individualized rehabilitation plans, and collaborate with therapists, nurses, internal medicine clinicians, and facility teams to help patients make meaningful progress.
Gold PM&R is physician-owned and operated. Our clinicians have the support and flexibility to focus on thoughtful care and strong relationships with their teams.
What You’ll Do
- Evaluate patients’ rehabilitation needs, functional status, and goals.
- Develop and oversee individualized rehabilitation plans in collaboration with the care team.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment recommendations as patients’ needs change.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and coordinate with therapists, nursing, and medical providers.
- Discuss rehabilitation goals, expected progress, and discharge plans with patients and families.
- Complete accurate, timely evaluations, progress notes, and other required documentation.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree and completion of a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency.
- Board certified or board eligible in PM&R.
- Active or obtainable medical license in the state of practice.
- Strong clinical judgment and experience caring for patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary care.
Position Highlights
- Potential annual earnings of $350,000–$400,000, depending on the opportunity.
- Inpatient practice with an anticipated daily patient volume of approximately 15–25.
- Schedule options may include Monday–Friday, 7-on/7-off, or weekends, depending on the facility.
- Independent contractor opportunities.
- Internal Medicine collaboration based on the facility’s care model.
- No in-house call where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
The Physiatrist will evaluate patient rehabilitation needs and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, adjusting treatment recommendations, and coordinating with nursing and therapy staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $350k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in physical medicine & rehabilitation | ranked against 207 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $300k–$400k | Physician median $300k (middle half $275k–$330k)232 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$350k in purchasing power | Nevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings in Nevada | 9 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Nevada | 159 active | 22,385 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Nevada physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $68k) · 7% offer loan repayment159 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hiring demand | #20 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 64 postings, 42 closed |
| New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings | 108 in the last 30 days | 46 the 30 days before (+135%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R, Physiatrist), Inpatient - Contract, Full Time - Las Vegas, NV at Gold PM&R a 7.5 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 207 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$350k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$25k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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