We are looking for an experienced physiatrist to join our medical team. You will work with a variety of patients and assist them in restoring optimal physical function and help them improve their quality of life. Many of your patients will be disabled due to a disease disorder or injury.
To be successful as a physiatrist you will need to be able to treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain spinal cord nerves bones joints ligaments muscles and tendons of patients.
Physiatrist Responsibilities:
- Examining patients that need to undergo physical therapy.
- Diagnosing pain as a result of an injury disease or a disabling condition.
- Determining and implementing appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Recommending and undertaking various medical procedures such as disc decompression prolotherapy and vertebroplasty to treat pain and improve physical functioning.
- Leading a team of medical professionals which may include physical therapists and occupational therapists in order to optimise patient care.
- Monitoring ongoing progress and health of patients and changing treatment plans as necessary.
- Providing adaptive tools to improve the overall health and physical functioning of patients.
- Counselling patients and their families and helping them adapt to lifestyle changes.
- Providing support and advice to patients receiving longterm care.
- Conducting research on injuries diseases and disabling conditions in order to improve and advance treatments.
Requirements:
- A degree in medicine and specialization in Physical Therapy and rehabilitation or Osteopathic medicine
- Current licence of practice in country of origin
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Proven managerial experience
Professional Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a Rehabilitation position