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Get Access To All JobsPediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician - Physiatrist
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Position Details
Department: PCMG-MAIN | Physical Medicine and Rehab
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir
Posting #: 970000
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is seeking a talented, energetic, compassionate and collegial Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physician to join the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The Division of PM&R, a key division within Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, is comprised of an expert team of fellowship-trained pediatric PM&R physicians and nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, allowing children to achieve their optimal level of independence. The ideal candidates will have a broad base of clinical knowledge and strong interest in program development, specifically growth of inpatient and outpatient programs as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand services and capability. Clinical work includes the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the inpatient PM&R consult service, outpatient physiatry clinic and other multidisciplinary clinics. The Division is actively involved in injection therapy management for spasticity and dystonia in a variety of settings as well as multidisciplinary surgical management including SDR/ITB/DBS. Opportunities available for clinical expansion in EMG/NCV. Educational/teaching involvement with the Honor Health PM&R residency program in Phoenix as well as pediatric, neurology, and palliative care training programs.
Highlights of PM&R Division
* The only dedicated acute pediatric and adolescent inpatient rehabilitation program and the only fellowship trained pediatric PM&R staff in the state of Arizona and in the contiguous regions.
* 12 bed CARF accredited inpatient unit with private rooms, ventilator capability, and contiguous therapy gym and private therapy treatment room spaces
* Up to date rehab technology and experienced inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapists
* Onsite school program, psychology, neuropsychology, pet and music therapy support services
* Gait lab
* Strong interdisciplinary environment
* Opportunities for pediatric and PM&R resident education, medical student and fellow rotations
* Ability to seek faculty status at University of Arizona, Arizona State, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton
* Clinical research opportunities and institutional research support
* Part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s and a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
* Administrative opportunities for the neuroscience institute, hospital level, and University of Arizona College of Medicine committee membership as well as opportunities for leadership within the Division, the PM&R residency program, and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Staff
For application, please contact: David Blaha (dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com) Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children’s Hospital
The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.
Position Duties
* Patient Care Services
* Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
* Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
* Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
* Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
* Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary
* Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
* Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets
* Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
* Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine
- Divisional Responsibilities
- Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
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Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
- Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
- Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
- Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division
- Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division
- Support programmatic growth of division
- Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate
-
Professionalism
- Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
- Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
-
Support Phoenix Children's mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability
-
Other activities
- Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
- Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
- Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
* We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education
* MD or DO degree.
Special Skills
The ability to move freely from facility to facility, as well as, the ability to move freely throughout facilities and examine patients.
The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices.
The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours.
* The ability to work well under pressure.
Additional Requirements
Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
Board certified/Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty.
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician - Physiatrist
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Position Details
Department: PCMG-MAIN | Physical Medicine and Rehab
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir
Posting #: 970000
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is seeking a talented, energetic, compassionate and collegial Pediatric Physiatrist/Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine physician to join the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The Division of PM&R, a key division within Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s, is comprised of an expert team of fellowship-trained pediatric PM&R physicians and nurse practitioners who provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care, allowing children to achieve their optimal level of independence. The ideal candidates will have a broad base of clinical knowledge and strong interest in program development, specifically growth of inpatient and outpatient programs as Phoenix Children’s continues to expand services and capability. Clinical work includes the inpatient rehabilitation unit, the inpatient PM&R consult service, outpatient physiatry clinic and other multidisciplinary clinics. The Division is actively involved in injection therapy management for spasticity and dystonia in a variety of settings as well as multidisciplinary surgical management including SDR/ITB/DBS. Opportunities available for clinical expansion in EMG/NCV. Educational/teaching involvement with the Honor Health PM&R residency program in Phoenix as well as pediatric, neurology, and palliative care training programs.
Highlights of PM&R Division
* The only dedicated acute pediatric and adolescent inpatient rehabilitation program and the only fellowship trained pediatric PM&R staff in the state of Arizona and in the contiguous regions.
* 12 bed CARF accredited inpatient unit with private rooms, ventilator capability, and contiguous therapy gym and private therapy treatment room spaces
* Up to date rehab technology and experienced inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapists
* Onsite school program, psychology, neuropsychology, pet and music therapy support services
* Gait lab
* Strong interdisciplinary environment
* Opportunities for pediatric and PM&R resident education, medical student and fellow rotations
* Ability to seek faculty status at University of Arizona, Arizona State, Mayo Clinic, and Creighton
* Clinical research opportunities and institutional research support
* Part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s and a member of the Phoenix Children’s Medical Group
* Administrative opportunities for the neuroscience institute, hospital level, and University of Arizona College of Medicine committee membership as well as opportunities for leadership within the Division, the PM&R residency program, and the Phoenix Children’s Medical Staff
For application, please contact: David Blaha (dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com) Physician Talent Acquisition Partner Phoenix Children’s Hospital
The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.
Position Duties
* Patient Care Services
* Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
* Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
* Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
* Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
* Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary
* Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
* Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets
* Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
* Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine
- Divisional Responsibilities
- Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
-
Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
- Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
- Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
- Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division
- Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division
- Support programmatic growth of division
- Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate
-
Professionalism
- Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
- Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
-
Support Phoenix Children's mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability
-
Other activities
- Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
- Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
- Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
* We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Position Qualifications
Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.
Education
* MD or DO degree.
Special Skills
The ability to move freely from facility to facility, as well as, the ability to move freely throughout facilities and examine patients.
The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices.
The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours.
* The ability to work well under pressure.
Additional Requirements
Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
Board certified/Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty.
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Physiatrist
Verify your medical credentials align with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum job requirements before filing. Confirm your foreign medical degree and residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation are documented in a format U.S. credentialing bodies and ECFMG will accept.
Target rehabilitation hospital networks over private clinics
Large rehabilitation hospital systems and academic medical centers file PERM petitions far more regularly than solo or small group practices, which often lack in-house immigration counsel to manage the multi-year sponsorship process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter physiatrist roles by sponsorship history
Search Migrate Mate to surface employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history for physiatrist positions, so you focus your applications on organizations that have already committed to green card sponsorship rather than hoping a new employer will.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer's PERM application must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the physical medicine and rehabilitation SOC code before negotiating, so your offer meets DOL certification requirements.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs affect your country of birth
Physicians born in India or China face priority date backlogs under both EB-2 and EB-3 that can stretch years beyond the initial PERM approval. Factor current Visa Bulletin dates into your timeline planning alongside your residency or fellowship completion date.
Get your employer to begin PERM recruitment documentation early
DOL requires employers to complete specific recruitment steps, including job postings and internal notices, before filing. Push your employer to start this process at least six months before your intended I-140 filing date to avoid delays from incomplete recruitment records.
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Find Physiatrist JobsPhysiatrist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do physiatrist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Physiatrist positions qualify under both categories. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree, which a completed medical residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation satisfies. EB-3 covers the same roles when the employer frames requirements at the professional level. Most hospitals file under EB-2 given the specialty training required, but EB-3 can be strategically useful for candidates from backlogged birth countries seeking a faster path to an approved priority date.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for physicians?
PERM targets permanent residency rather than temporary status, so there is no annual lottery, no six-year time limit, and no cap-related uncertainty at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is a longer process: PERM labor certification alone can take twelve months or more before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition. H-1B is faster to obtain but requires renewal every three years and depends on lottery selection for most candidates.
What makes a physiatrist a strong candidate for PERM labor certification approval?
DOL certifies PERM applications when the employer demonstrates no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Physical medicine and rehabilitation has documented workforce shortages, particularly in inpatient rehabilitation facilities and rural hospital systems, which strengthens the employer's recruitment documentation. Your board certification status, fellowship training, and any subspecialty focus in areas like spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury rehabilitation also support a well-documented petition.
How can I find physiatrist employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search physiatrist and physical medicine and rehabilitation roles filtered by employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you aren't guessing about a potential employer's willingness to file. Focusing your outreach on organizations with an established sponsorship track record significantly reduces the risk of accepting a position only to discover the employer won't initiate PERM.
Can a J-1 waiver physiatrist pursue PERM green card sponsorship simultaneously?
Yes, but the sequencing matters. J-1 waiver obligations typically require you to work in a designated underserved area for a set period, often three years. PERM can be filed during that service period as long as your employer initiates the labor certification and the job location is consistent with your waiver terms. Completing your waiver obligation while your PERM is pending is a common path for foreign-trained physiatrists entering underserved rehabilitation markets.
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