Remote Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Jobs
Remote Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with telehealth networks, insurance carriers, and integrated health systems building distributed clinical teams that need physiatrists who can consult, review, and manage care without a physical location requirement. Employers hiring remotely right now include Humana, Optum, and Otsuka. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Classification:
Operations - Insurance Operations
At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions!
Here at Prudential, we are proud of the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists on our talented Vocational Rehabilitation Team who help people with disabilities return to work after a disabling condition. Bring your experience and unique insights to a collaborative culture, focused on meeting our customer needs.
The current employee work arrangement for this position is fully virtual. While this position does not require your on-site presence on a regular basis, depending on business preferences, there may be potential occasions where you are required to be on-site at a Prudential office or travel for business needs.
What you can expect:
- Assist and proactively liaise with claim managers in the review, analysis, and evaluation of short and long-term disability claims.
- Development of return-to-work plans including coordination of services, job accommodations, ADA and employer contacts.
- Assess employee motivation to engage in vocational rehabilitation and make sound judgments on the appropriateness and viability of rehabilitation and job placement plans.
- Assist and proactively liaise with claim managers in completion of Employability Assessments (transferable skills analyses and labor market surveys) and occupational reviews.
- Be skilled in utilization of critical forensic resources including OASYS, O*net, ERI Salary/Occupational Assessor and web-based resources for identification of employability, wages, labor market analyses with clear and concise documentation.
- Select and manage vendors, monitor outcomes, and cost effectiveness.
- Maintain caseload with appropriate electronic documentation.
What you’ll need:
- Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or 2 years rehabilitation experience in a related field
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) license required
- Must possess excellent knowledge of medical conditions causing disabilities.
- 2+ years of experience in the delivery of rehabilitation services.
- Experience in MS Word/Excel.
It’d be a plus if you had:
- 2+ years of experience with the disability insurance industry would be preferred.
- Insurance background is a plus.
Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
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What we offer you:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $70,300.00 to $116,100.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.
Job Classification:
Operations - Insurance Operations
At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions!
Here at Prudential, we are proud of the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists on our talented Vocational Rehabilitation Team who help people with disabilities return to work after a disabling condition. Bring your experience and unique insights to a collaborative culture, focused on meeting our customer needs.
The current employee work arrangement for this position is fully virtual. While this position does not require your on-site presence on a regular basis, depending on business preferences, there may be potential occasions where you are required to be on-site at a Prudential office or travel for business needs.
What you can expect:
- Assist and proactively liaise with claim managers in the review, analysis, and evaluation of short and long-term disability claims.
- Development of return-to-work plans including coordination of services, job accommodations, ADA and employer contacts.
- Assess employee motivation to engage in vocational rehabilitation and make sound judgments on the appropriateness and viability of rehabilitation and job placement plans.
- Assist and proactively liaise with claim managers in completion of Employability Assessments (transferable skills analyses and labor market surveys) and occupational reviews.
- Be skilled in utilization of critical forensic resources including OASYS, O*net, ERI Salary/Occupational Assessor and web-based resources for identification of employability, wages, labor market analyses with clear and concise documentation.
- Select and manage vendors, monitor outcomes, and cost effectiveness.
- Maintain caseload with appropriate electronic documentation.
What you’ll need:
- Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or 2 years rehabilitation experience in a related field
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) license required
- Must possess excellent knowledge of medical conditions causing disabilities.
- 2+ years of experience in the delivery of rehabilitation services.
- Experience in MS Word/Excel.
It’d be a plus if you had:
- 2+ years of experience with the disability insurance industry would be preferred.
- Insurance background is a plus.
Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
LI-MG1
What we offer you:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $70,300.00 to $116,100.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.
If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.
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Who's Hiring
- Humana71
- Optum29
- Otsuka13
- Sentara13
- BeOne Medicines13
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services151
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals139
- Insurance106
- Consulting & Professional Services54
- Science & Research30
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote physical medicine and rehabilitation physician openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your licensure, subspecialty, and schedule and apply directly without hunting across disconnected sources.
Show your telehealth platform fluency upfront
Remote employers need to know you can run a full patient encounter without technical friction. Name the specific telehealth systems you've used, your EMR experience, and any async care coordination tools in your application materials before the interview.
Document your independent case management experience
Remote physiatrist teams can't observe your clinical judgment in real time, so they screen for a history of managing complex musculoskeletal and neurological cases without on-site supervision. Quantify patient volume, case complexity, and outcomes where your materials allow.
Clarify your active state licenses early
Remote roles often require licensure in multiple states to cover a distributed patient population. List every active state license in your application, and note if you hold or are pursuing an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact credential, which removes a common hiring barrier for remote positions.
Prepare for async communication in remote interviews
Distributed clinical teams evaluate written communication during hiring because much of the daily work happens through documentation, messaging, and async chart review. Practice writing clear, concise clinical summaries and expect some employers to assess your written responses before or alongside a live interview.
Remote Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote physical medicine and rehabilitation physician job?
Remote physiatrist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate clinical independence, clear async communication, and comfort with telehealth platforms from day one. Employers running distributed teams screen heavily for self-direction and documentation precision, since there's no in-person handoff. Highlighting telehealth consultation experience, EMR proficiency, and a history of managing complex cases without real-time supervision gives you a concrete edge over candidates with equivalent credentials but no remote experience.
Which companies hire remote physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians?
Employers currently hiring remote physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians include Humana, Optum, and Otsuka, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The hiring is concentrated among telehealth platforms, workers' compensation review organizations, and integrated health networks that staff distributed clinical teams across multiple states.
Can you get a remote physical medicine and rehabilitation physician job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level physiatrist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently without on-site mentorship from the start. Telehealth platforms and utilization review firms are the most likely entry points, and candidates who can show completed residency training, strong EMR documentation samples, and comfort with video-based patient interaction have the clearest path in.
Do you need a degree for remote physical medicine and rehabilitation physician jobs?
Usually, yes. Remote physiatrist roles almost universally require a medical degree, board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and an active state license, because clinical and prescriptive authority depends on those credentials. Employers may weigh subspecialty training, telehealth platform experience, or pain management skills alongside formal credentials when selecting between otherwise equally qualified candidates.
Which industries hire the most remote physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians?
The sectors hiring the most remote physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians are Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed clinical teams to extend physiatrist coverage across geographies without requiring physicians to relocate.
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