Physiatry Physical Med and Rehabilitation Physician

About this role

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Physiatry Physical Med and Rehabilitation Physician to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department PMR Physicians

Job Summary

Provide therapy and assistance to accident or injured patients. Attend to individuals with musculoskeletal pain. Concentrate on rehabilitation and physical medicine.

Essential Functions : • Diagnose patients, record symptoms, recommend appropriate treatment regimens, and monitor the progress or not of treatment. (20%)

• Cooperate and liaise with medical personnel such as surgeons, neurologists, and primary care experts to review a patient’s details and information. (10%)

• Determine the role of physical therapy in the treatment plan. (5%)

• Direct patients on the appropriate techniques to adopt for exercises. (5%)

• Use injections to nullify pain, bring relief, and reinstate functionality. (5%)

• Provide nutrition and health advice or counseling to patients undergoing treatment. (5%)

• Draft and create a physical exercise plan for each patient. (5%)

• Prescribe and handle the patient’s medication and treatment. (5%)

• Prescribe complementary therapies such as medical acupuncture. (5%)

• Monitor and assist medical personnel and counselors to provide psychosocial support to patients. (5%)

• Coordinate and supervise other medical practitioners to optimize patient care. (5%)

• Administer treatment, therapy, and care to restore functionality among patients of all ages. (5%)

• Provide referrals to specialist clinics, rehabilitation centers, and therapy centers. (5%)

• Act transparently with caregivers, patients, and patients’ families and discuss recovery plans and needs moving forward. (5%)

• Provide therapeutic intervention to patients by wrapping joints and limbs and fitting braces to support the patient. (5%)

• Inoculate, inject, and insert cortisol into injured parts, ligaments, muscles, and joints to minimize swelling. (5%)

Education : • Doctorate Degree Medical degree from an accredited institution. Required

Work Experience : • less than 1 year related experience. Required

Licenses : • MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : • Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. • Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. • Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care. • Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. • Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills. • Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. • Performs in a tactful and professional manner. • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Computer skills required. • Computer skills preferred.

Shift

Work Type Regular (0.5 FTE) Salary $229,000.00 - $288,500.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE)

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs: • Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays • 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks • Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% • Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. • Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center • Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more • Tuition reimbursement & assistance • Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways • Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health i

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