Physiatrist Jobs

Physiatrist jobs are open across hospital systems, rehabilitation centers, academic medical centers, and private practices, from early-career residents to senior attending and fellowship-trained specialists, with concentrations in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports medicine, and spinal cord injury. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles20+
Top stateOhio
Top employerCleveland Clinic
Top cityCleveland, OH
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CHRISTUS Health
Physiatrist
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Physiatrist
CHRISTUS Health
Texarkana, Texas
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Novant Health
Physiatrist
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Physiatrist
Novant Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Mercy
Physiatrist
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Mercy
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Physiatrist
Mercy
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
$400k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Carilion Clinic
physiatrist
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Carilion Clinic
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physiatrist
Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia
On-Site
None
10,000+

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MedStar Health
Physiatrist
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MedStar Health
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Physiatrist
MedStar Health
Baltimore, Maryland
Medical Specialists
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$220k - $285k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Physiatrist Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland Clinic4
  • University of Kentucky
    University of Kentucky2
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of Medicine1
  • Baylor Scott & White Health
    Baylor Scott & White Health1
  • CHRISTUS Health
    CHRISTUS Health1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services15
  • Education6
  • Non-Profit & Social Services4
  • Science & Research3
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physiatrist jobs.

  • Board certification or board eligibility in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency program
  • Active state medical license and DEA registration in the practice state
  • Proficiency in electrodiagnostic studies including EMG and nerve conduction studies
  • Experience with musculoskeletal and spinal interventional procedures under fluoroscopic guidance
  • Fellowship training in pain management, sports medicine, or spinal cord injury preferred

Tips for Your Physiatrist Job Search

Tailor your CV to each setting

Hospital-based roles want evidence of interdisciplinary team leadership and inpatient consult volume. Outpatient or private practice listings prioritize procedural breadth and patient throughput. Reframe the same experience differently depending on the setting you're targeting.

Highlight fellowship training upfront

Fellowship-trained physiatrists in pain management, sports medicine, or spinal cord injury often qualify for separate hiring tracks. Name your fellowship program and subspecialty in your opening summary so recruiters don't have to dig for it.

Filter openings by procedural scope

Physiatrist roles vary widely in whether they include electrodiagnostics, fluoroscopic injections, or botulinum toxin procedures. Read the clinical responsibilities section carefully and only apply to roles whose procedure mix matches what you're credentialed and comfortable performing.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists physiatrist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a clinical scenario interview

Most physiatrist interviews include a case presentation or a walk-through of your rehab approach for a complex patient. Practice articulating your functional goal-setting process and how you coordinate care across PT, OT, and speech therapy for a polytrauma or stroke patient.

Negotiate call obligations before signing

Call structure for physiatrists ranges from no overnight call in pure outpatient roles to frequent inpatient consult coverage in acute rehab units. Clarify call frequency, compensation, and coverage pooling during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.

Physiatrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most physiatrists?

The companies hiring the most physiatrists right now include Cleveland Clinic, University of Kentucky, and Baylor College of Medicine, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Academic medical centers and large rehabilitation hospital networks consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.

How many physiatrist jobs are remote?

About 0% of physiatrist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. Telehealth-eligible sub-areas include chronic pain follow-up consultations, post-acute care coordination, and some independent medical examination work, where in-person procedures are not required.

How do you become a physiatrist?

You complete a four-year medical degree, then match into an ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency, which runs for four years including a transitional or preliminary year. After residency, you sit for the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation board exam. Many physiatrists then pursue a one-year fellowship in a subspecialty such as sports medicine, pain management, spinal cord injury, or pediatric rehabilitation to improve their candidacy for specialized roles.

Can you get hired as a physiatrist without prior attending experience?

Yes, many employers hire physiatrists directly out of residency or fellowship for attending roles, particularly in academic centers, VA medical facilities, and large rehabilitation networks that have established onboarding programs. Your residency case volume, procedural competencies, and any research or teaching experience carry significant weight when you don't yet have post-training attending years. Be specific about the conditions you managed and the procedures you performed independently during training.

What does the physiatrist interview process look like?

Most physiatrist interviews begin with a phone or video screening with a recruiter or department chair, followed by an on-site visit that typically includes a tour of the clinical facilities, meetings with therapy team leads and department colleagues, a case discussion or clinical scenario walkthrough, and a final conversation about compensation and contract terms. Academic roles may also include a research or teaching presentation.

Where can I find and apply to physiatrist jobs?

You can find and apply to physiatrist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your subspecialty, setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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