Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
At a glance
Physiatrist (PM&R) role posted by Britt Medical Search, a recruiter. Aiken, SC · full-time · $325,000 a year.
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What you'll do
- Round at skilled nursing facilities at least twice weekly to assess residents and follow their therapy progress
- Join weekly Medicare meetings to review discharge plans and coordinate care with residents, families and facility teams
- Screen assisted living and long-term care residents who could benefit from Medicare Part B therapy
- Treat pain with knee, shoulder or trigger point injections when needed, and diagnose orthopedic, neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions
- Complete appropriate home health and equipment orders at discharge, and document care for therapy, audits and federal surveys
What you bring
- You are board eligible or board certified in PM&R
Who this fits
New graduates are welcome, and the role suits a physician seeking clinical autonomy without handling backend administration. You’ll work in skilled nursing and post-acute settings, with no call, scheduled overtime or weekend work. The position is 1099 and based in Aiken, South Carolina.
From the recruiter
You will practice in skilled nursing and post-acute settings with a clear runway for growth, supported by an experienced physician team and strong centralized operations (billing/collections, software, documentation workflows). The role is structured to scale especially through physician extender (NP/PA) utilization as volume expands.
- New grads welcome
- No call, no scheduled overtime, no weekends
Compensation & Benefits:
- 1099
- Base of $325K plus uncapped earning potential - total of $425-500K possible
- Premium compensation percentages (designed to exceed typical PM&R arrangements)
- Relocation and bonus opportunity for experienced candidates
Services Offered:
- Facility rounds two or more times a week for initial evaluation as well as follow-ups of residents receiving therapy services. Please note, telemedicine rehabilitation management of patients is also available.
- Attending Medicare meetings
- Discussion of discharge plans during weekly Medicare meeting
- Communication of plan of care with patient and family members
- Screenings for assisted living and long term care residents who may benefit from Medicare Part B therapy services
- Support to the primary care team including attending physician, therapy, nursing and administration
- Perform joint injections as needed, including knees and shoulders
- Perform trigger point injections as needed, to help manage pain and reduce the need for oral analgesics
- Diagnosing orthopedic, neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions
- Signing home health and durable medical equipment orders at discharges, as appropriate
- Providing clinical documentation to help support therapy, RAC Audits and federal surveys
The Community:
Aiken offers a distinctive blend of small-city ease and refined lifestyle anchored by a nationally recognized equestrian culture, beautiful historic neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor access. The city is known for its Winter Colony heritage and deep horse tradition, with polo, fox hunting, racing, and year-round equestrian disciplines that remain central to the community identity.
Aiken also provides practical access to larger-city amenities without the daily congestion of a major metro. The city is approximately 20 minutes from Augusta, GA home to additional shopping, dining, and regional services while still retaining Aiken's walkable downtown charm and relaxed pace.
Outdoor and quality-of-life options are a standout. Hitchcock Woods one of the nation's largest urban forests offers thousands of acres and miles of sandy trails for walking, running, and horseback riding. Hopelands Gardens provides a beautiful public garden setting in the heart of town, and Aiken State Park offers canoeing, camping, and trails along the Edisto River.
Centrally Located Access (Easy Weekend Options)
- 20 minutes to Augusta, GA
- 1 hour to Columbia
- 2+ hours to Charlotte
- 2 hours to Charleston
- 3.5 hours to Myrtle Beach
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