Physiatrist (Spine/MSK, Flexible 0.8 - 1.0 FTE) - Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin Healthcare seeks a BC/BE physiatrist to join the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This position will focus on Outpatient responsibilities. The candidate will have an interest in spine and musculoskeletal medicine. We are looking for a physiatrist who focuses on comprehensive/interdisciplinary care. We have a highly engaged and collegial team contributing to advance our Hennepin Healthcare vision of providing “Exceptional Care without Exception”. We are partnered with the University of Minnesota and there will be opportunities for medical student/resident/fellow education. 

Highlights

• Providing outpatient musculoskeletal and/or spine rehabilitation care
• Opportunity for injections, ultrasound guided procedures, C-arm Fluoroscopy guided injections, pain management
• If desired, opportunity for EMG
• Opportunities for medical student/resident/fellow education and research
• May be requested to have or be eligible for an academic appointment at the University of Minnesota
• Opportunity to collaborate with other specialties (Integrative Health, Anesthesiology, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Radiology) 
• Does not require call responsibility (optional if desired)

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation provides care in acute inpatient rehabilitation service, inpatient consultation service in the intensive care unit, general medical floor at our Level I Trauma Center and acute care hospital and in outpatient PM&R clinic. 

Our Knapp Rehabilitation Center is an inpatient specialty program of Hennepin Healthcare serving adolescent and adult patients various conditions that includes (but not limited to) traumatic brain injury, non-traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple trauma, spinal cord injury, burn, amputation, other neurological conditions. In 2023, Knapp began partnering with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the #1 rehabilitation hospital in the nation. This partnership will bring Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s extensive expertise, data and analytics, and world-class training here to drive safety, quality, access, and operational improvement. This alliance will build on the legacy of high-quality rehabilitation care and services provided by our Knapp Rehabilitation team and related inpatient therapies and chart a course for future growth. The goal of this alliance is to grow Hennepin Healthcare rehabilitation services by providing the highest quality care in an environment that celebrates teamwork and collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess (or be eligible for) current unrestricted license to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • If Board Eligible, must be Board Certified within 4 years from the date of completion of the applicable residency, fellowship or training program
• Current D.E.A. Certificate or be eligible for certificate
• Eligible for hospital credentialing
• Current Life Support Certification or complete course within 2 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications: 

• ACGME accredited Sports Medicine or Pain Medicine fellowship training
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Sports Medicine or Pain Medicine

Other: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients and families, treatment team members and staff, referring parties and hospital leadership

Hennepin Healthcare benefit offerings (0.50 FTE or greater) include: several medical insurance plans to select from, dental insurance, generous 401(a) company contribution and paid time off, annual Business Expense Account dollars, time off for Continuing Medical Education, and more. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness. It is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others. As the practice of medicine can be as intense and stressful as it is rewarding, we are committed to supporting and promoting your well-being.

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.

Hennepin County Medical Center has been named one of the nation's best hospitals for over a decade by U.S. News and World Report.

Minneapolis and Saint Paul make up the Twin Cities with a major metropolitan population of over three million. Minneapolis is the City of Parks and Lakes boasting top placement nationally as a bike-friendly city. Built around the Mississippi River, the Twin Cities have become an educational, cultural, recreational and business destination.  

Located in downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin County Medical Center enjoys many nearby amenities for major sports franchises and the 2nd largest grouping of theater seatings in the United States. HCMC is easily accessible from major highways in all directions as well as easy light rail access to the Airport and Mall of America.

Medscape recently named Minneapolis as a best place to practice medicine due to factors such as teamwork with Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants, great cost of living, healthy patient population and abundant recreation opportunities. Part of the 14th largest metropolitan city in the United States, Minneapolis offers an exceptional quality of life to all its residents. This beautiful Upper Midwest region, considered a city by nature, is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream.

• Enjoy a metropolitan area with natural landscapes every six blocks
• An extremely active community of artists, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners, and bikers
• A place to put away your phone and enjoy family-friendly events year-round
• Ranked as the #3 fittest city in the U.S., Minneapolis offers resources that support healthy living