Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Jobs

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician jobs are open across health systems, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient clinics, and academic medical centers, from resident-trained new attendings to fellowship-trained specialists in spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and musculoskeletal medicine. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles113+
Top stateTexas
Top employerTown Physical Therapy
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type81% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Ogden Clinic
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician - PC Kaysville - Full Time
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician - PC Kaysville - Full Time
Ogden Clinic
Kaysville, Utah
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
201-500

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Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies
Advanced Practice Provider-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Advanced Practice Provider-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies
Fort Collins, Colorado
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$100k - $170k/yr
BLS Certification
51-200

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Medical University of South Carolina
CMA or LPN- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Medical University of South Carolina
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CMA or LPN- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
CPR Certification
10,000+

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Advanced Medical Support Assistant-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service/Audiology Service
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Advanced Medical Support Assistant-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service/Audiology Service
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Big Spring, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$48k - $62k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
House Officer (Limited Permit Physician) - Dept. Medicine - Rehabilitation Medicine
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Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
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House Officer (Limited Permit Physician) - Dept. Medicine - Rehabilitation Medicine
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
New York, New York
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
1,001-5,000

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Job Market

Who's Hiring

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Town Physical Therapy5 open roles
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US Department of Veterans Affairs4 open roles
The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services27
  • Education14
  • Non-Profit & Social Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physical medicine and rehabilitation physician jobs.

  • MD or DO degree with completed accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency
  • ABPM&R board certification or active board eligibility within required timeframe
  • Active state medical license or eligibility for licensure in the hiring state
  • DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances for pain management
  • Proficiency in electrodiagnostic studies including EMG and nerve conduction studies
  • Experience with musculoskeletal ultrasound, spasticity management, or procedural injections preferred

Tips for Your Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Job Search

Tailor your CV to each practice setting

Inpatient consult services, outpatient sports medicine clinics, and academic programs each weight different experience. Highlight EMG and nerve conduction competencies for outpatient roles, and lead with acute rehab unit volume and team leadership for inpatient positions.

Verify board certification requirements early

Most hospital-employed and health system roles require ABPM&R board certification or active eligibility. Confirm your certification timeline before applying, since some employers won't extend an offer to candidates more than two years from completion of residency.

Filter openings by subspecialty focus

PM&R job listings vary widely between pain management, pediatric rehab, cancer rehabilitation, and electrodiagnostics. Search by subspecialty keyword alongside the main title so you're not sorting through roles that don't match your fellowship training or clinical interests.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Prepare for productivity and RVU discussions

PM&R interviews almost always include a compensation structure conversation tied to wRVU targets. Know your current or projected wRVU output, ask about the baseline guarantee period, and clarify how procedures like EMG are counted separately from evaluation and management visits.

Follow up with clinical evidence after interviews

After a panel or site visit, send a brief follow-up that references a specific clinical challenge the team raised and how your experience addresses it. This stands out far more than a generic thank-you and keeps you top of mind during the credentialing and committee review period.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians?

The companies hiring the most physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians right now include Town Physical Therapy, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and The University of Kansas Health System, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large academic health systems and post-acute rehabilitation networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.

How many physical medicine and rehabilitation physician jobs are remote?

About 19% of physical medicine and rehabilitation physician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. Telehealth positions do exist, most commonly in follow-up pain management consultations, spasticity monitoring, and administrative or medical director roles that combine remote oversight with periodic on-site visits.

How do you become a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician?

You complete a four-year medical degree, then a one-year transitional or preliminary year, followed by a three-year accredited PM&R residency program. After residency you may pursue a fellowship in subspecialties such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, pain medicine, or sports medicine. You then obtain ABPM&R board certification and secure state licensure before practicing independently.

Can you get hired as a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with little experience?

Yes, many health systems hire PM&R physicians directly out of residency for attending roles, particularly in acute inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient musculoskeletal clinics. New attendings can strengthen their candidacy by highlighting EMG volume from training, any locum or moonlighting experience, strong letters from program directors, and a clear subspecialty interest that aligns with the team's clinical needs.

What does the physical medicine and rehabilitation physician interview process look like?

The process typically begins with a phone or video screen with a physician recruiter or department chief, followed by a site visit that includes tours of the rehab unit or clinic, meetings with the clinical team and administration, and a credentialing discussion. Academic positions often add a brief presentation or case review. Final offers usually move through a medical executive committee and can take several weeks to formalize.

Where can I find and apply to physical medicine and rehabilitation physician jobs?

You can find and apply to physical medicine and rehabilitation physician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient clinics, and academic centers across the United States. Find roles that match your subspecialty training and practice setting preference, then apply directly to each listing.

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