Physiatry / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
At a glance
Physiatrist (PM&R) role at AmeriWound. Mount Vernon, IL · full-time · $200,000–$215,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Visit assigned long-term care facilities weekly to assess patients through exams or telemedicine
- Carry out wound procedures such as debridement when a patient needs them
- Discuss clinical findings and treatment plans with facility staff, and explain diagnoses and goals to patients
- Record every patient visit in Aprima and keep their medical records current on the company laptop
- Arrange referrals to other clinicians or medical facilities when needed
What you bring
- You hold an MD, DO, PA or CRNP qualification and are board certified or board eligible
- You have an active, unrestricted medical license and a DEA license
- You hold a valid driver license and can pass a pre-employment drug test
- You can document carefully in an EMR and use clinical software proficiently
Who this fits
This role suits physicians and advanced practice providers who want to deliver wound care in long-term care facilities; wound care training is provided. Full-time providers work 4-5 days per week, while part-time options are 2-3 days per week. The schedule is Monday-Friday, with a flexible start time and no evenings, weekends or call. The work involves travel among assigned facilities and physical tasks including standing, kneeling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
From the employer
Hiring Wound Care Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Mount Vernon, IL
Most specialties welcome! Wound Care experience not required, training provided!
Position Highlights:
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am to 4pm (flexible start time)
No evenings, weekends, or call.
Part-Time (2-3 days/week) or Full-Time (4-5 days/week)
Uncapped W-2 earning potential, directly proportionate to provider availability, EMR documentation, number of patient encounters per month, number of facilities covered, etc. ($200k-$215k annually projected for Full-Time Physicians)
Instruments provided by AmeriWound, such as, debridement kits & hurricane spray.
Dedicated nurse to round with at each facility.
Company laptop provided w/ EMR Aprima.
Malpractice provided for both full and part-time providers.
Mileage reimbursement based on standard IRS guidelines.
We serve as your office and administration so you can spend more time with your family!
Responsibilities:
Round weekly at assigned facilities within territory.
Diagnose patient conditions via physical examination and/or telemedicine.
Physical Demands: Standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, proximal and distal dexterity, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs.
Perform medical procedures i.e., debridement as necessary.
Communicate and collaborate on findings and treatments with facility clinical staff.
Communicate information to patients regarding diagnosis and treatment goals.
Document each patient encounter in EMR - APRIMA and maintain patient medical records on company assigned laptop computer.
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as necessary.
Qualifications:
MD, DO, PA, CRNP.
Board Certified/Board Eligible.
Active, unrestricted state medical license.
DEA license.
Valid driver license.
Ability to build and maintain rapport with facility staff and patients.
We require a high degree of technical skill utilizing software, including proficiency documenting EMR w/ strong attention to detail.
AmeriWound affiliate, AmeriWound Physicians IL, is hiring Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, of most specialties, to provide wound care services in long-term care facilities in the Mount Vernon area.
Whether you are looking to fill gaps in your current schedule or make a career change, this position will provide you the opportunity to enjoy an individualized practice that is financially rewarding. We have providers in 7 states and growing!
Company Overview
AmeriWound's affiliated providers are highly trained wound care professionals, who assess, diagnose, treat, monitor, and heal patient wounds. We LEAD the nation in days to healing! Our provider documentation is concise, and survey focused, meeting all facility medical standards.
Our wound certified educators train, educate, and guide our providers and client facilities on the most efficacious wound care treatments and follow up. As a result, client facilities realize improved wound healing results, improved survey scores and NTA reimbursement under PDPM.
AmeriWound Physicians IL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
AmeriWound Physicians IL is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.