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UPMC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Job Description/Summary/Objectives: University of Pittsburgh Physicians seeks a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician in Allegheny County, PA and Butler County, PA to evaluate and treat patients primarily in outpatient physical medicine & rehabilitation (PMR) clinics; focus on sports-related injuries, as well as general musculoskeletal pain and limitations in joint range of motion; use ultrasound to perform guided injections of medications for pain relief and to allow the restoration of function; refer to other specialties as appropriate, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedics, behavioral health; provide weekend call coverage to inpatient rehabilitation units; round on inpatients, complete admission and discharge of inpatients, and update the plan of care for inpatient rehabilitation patients.
Job Responsibilities:
· Evaluate and treat patients primarily in outpatient physical medicine & rehabilitation (PMR) clinics;
· Focus on sports-related injuries, as well as general musculoskeletal pain and limitations in joint range of motion;
· Use ultrasound to perform guided injections of medications for pain relief and to allow the restoration of function;
· Refer to other specialties as appropriate, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedics, behavioral health;
· Provide weekend call coverage to inpatient rehabilitation units;
· Round on inpatients, complete admission and discharge of inpatients, and update the plan of care for inpatient rehabilitation patients.
· Medical degree (M.D., D.O.), or equivalent;
· Must have completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;
· Must be Board certified or Board eligible for certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;
· Must have a valid unrestricted PA medical license or eligibility.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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