Description
Sentara is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physiatrist specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to join our pain management team in Hampton, VA. The ideal candidate will focus on diagnosing, managing, and treating patients with chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders using a multidisciplinary approach. This role emphasizes functional restoration, rehabilitation, and non-interventional strategies to provide pain relief and improve patients' quality of life.
Position Highlights:
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
- Develop and implement personalized pain management plans, incorporating physical therapy, rehabilitation programs, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and referral for interventional procedures when indicated
- Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare providers, to optimize patient outcomes.
- Provide education to patients on pain management strategies, posture correction, exercise regimens, and ergonomic modifications.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal pain relief and functional improvement.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Stay informed on advancements in pain management and rehabilitation medicine to continuously enhance patient care.
Practice setup:
- Hospital-based Pain Management practice located at Sentara CarePlex Hospital's Medical Arts Building in Hampton, VA.
- 1 Interventional Pain Management physician supported by dedicated clinical staff; no APPs currently in the practice.
- Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:30 PM.
- Clinic hours are 8:00 AM-4:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break (12:00 PM-1:00 PM).
- Patient appointments are scheduled in 15- and 30-minute slots, with volume varying by visit type.
Benefit Highlights:
- Nationally competitive compensation package
- Sign on and Commencement bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
- 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
- Malpractice and Tail coverage
- Paid Licensure Renewals
- $5500 Annual CME Allowance
- Physician time off
- Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
- 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)
Why Sentara?
- Provides an option to primary care and specialty physicians interested in an alternative to private or independent practice.
- Seeks to increase personal satisfaction, improve the quality of work-life and create favorable financial conditions for physician members in a family-friendly environment.
- Encourages professional growth and community involvement with opportunities in clinical research, leadership and governance.