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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- Physician will report to the Chief Medical Officer for clinical matters and the Hospital Chief Executive Officer or his or her designee for administrative matters.
- Provide professional medical services on a full-time basis to patients of assigned hospital(s). Such services shall include those services which are customarily performed by physicians practicing in the specialty of physical and rehabilitation medicine including, but not limited to rounding and consultations on patients.
- Collaborate with the Facility’s leadership, staff, and other practitioners and consultants to help develop, implement and evaluate patient care policies and procedures that reflect current standards of practice.
- Help Facility to identify, evaluate and address/resolve medical and clinical concerns and issues that affect patient care, medical care or quality of life or are related to the provision of services by physicians and other licensed health care practitioners.
- Evaluation, diagnosis, consultation and management of patients with physical and/or cognitive impairment and disability. Includes the diagnosis and treatment of patients with painful or functionally limiting conditions, the management of co-morbidities and co-impairments, diagnostic and therapeutic injection procedures, electro-diagnostic medicine and emphasis on the prevention of complications of disability from secondary conditions. Assess, stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with Medical Staff Policy regarding Emergency and Consultative call services. Privileges also include the physical examination of pain, weakness, and numbness (neuromuscular and musculoskeletal) using a diagnostic plan or prescription for treatment that may include the use of physical agents or other interventions and evaluation, and prescription, and supervision of medical and comprehensive rehabilitation goals and treatment plans. Admit to inpatient or other level of care for treatment Perform the general history and physical examination Perform pre-admission assessment Perform day 4 Plan of Care Review and approve of pre-admission screening Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Procedure
- Performing prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services.
- Performance of administrative services may be reasonably required.
- Responsible for preparation and maintenance of complete and accurate medical and other records in accordance with generally accepted medical practice and in compliance with mandated regulatory, legal and/or accrediting standards, including but not limited to Pre-Admission Screenings (PAS), Individualized Plan of Care (IPOC), Leading the interdisciplinary team conference, Progress Notes which include face-to-face visits, Admission Orders, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) and other records, reports, claims, and correspondence relating to the services and treatment rendered by Physician for or on behalf of Employer.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Physician will report to the Chief Medical Officer for clinical matters and the Hospital Chief Executive Officer or his or her designee for administrative matters.
- Provide professional medical services on a full-time basis to patients of assigned hospital(s). Such services shall include those services which are customarily performed by physicians practicing in the specialty of physical and rehabilitation medicine including, but not limited to rounding and consultations on patients.
- Collaborate with the Facility’s leadership, staff, and other practitioners and consultants to help develop, implement and evaluate patient care policies and procedures that reflect current standards of practice.
- Help Facility to identify, evaluate and address/resolve medical and clinical concerns and issues that affect patient care, medical care or quality of life or are related to the provision of services by physicians and other licensed health care practitioners.
- Evaluation, diagnosis, consultation and management of patients with physical and/or cognitive impairment and disability. Includes the diagnosis and treatment of patients with painful or functionally limiting conditions, the management of co-morbidities and co-impairments, diagnostic and therapeutic injection procedures, electro-diagnostic medicine and emphasis on the prevention of complications of disability from secondary conditions. Assess, stabilize and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with Medical Staff Policy regarding Emergency and Consultative call services. Privileges also include the physical examination of pain, weakness, and numbness (neuromuscular and musculoskeletal) using a diagnostic plan or prescription for treatment that may include the use of physical agents or other interventions and evaluation, and prescription, and supervision of medical and comprehensive rehabilitation goals and treatment plans. Admit to inpatient or other level of care for treatment Perform the general history and physical examination Perform pre-admission assessment Perform day 4 Plan of Care Review and approve of pre-admission screening Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Procedure
- Performing prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services.
- Performance of administrative services may be reasonably required.
- Responsible for preparation and maintenance of complete and accurate medical and other records in accordance with generally accepted medical practice and in compliance with mandated regulatory, legal and/or accrediting standards, including but not limited to Pre-Admission Screenings (PAS), Individualized Plan of Care (IPOC), Leading the interdisciplinary team conference, Progress Notes which include face-to-face visits, Admission Orders, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) and other records, reports, claims, and correspondence relating to the services and treatment rendered by Physician for or on behalf of Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- LiveWell Homecare Agency22L
- Concentra14
- Agile Occupational Medicine12
- PAM Health7
- US Department of Veterans Affairs4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
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 LiveWell Homecare Agency, Concentra, and Agile Occupational Medicine, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 7% of physiatrist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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