Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

What they do

Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.

Also Called: MD (Medical Doctor), Medical Director Acute Rehabilitation Unit Physiatrist, Pain Management Physician, Pediatric Physiatrist, Physiatrist, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician (PM and R Physician), Physician, Rehabilitation Physician, MD (Medical Doctor), Medical Director Acute Rehabilitation Unit Physiatrist, Pain Management Physician, Pediatric Physiatrist, Physiatrist, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician (PM and R Physician), Physician, Rehabilitation Physician

$66,260
Starting Salary (2023)
$236,000
Median Salary (2023)
3.0%
Projected Job Growth
310,080
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Consult or coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals, including physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, speech pathologists, neuropsychologists, behavioral psychologists, social workers, or medical technicians.
Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
Examine patients to assess mobility, strength, communication, or cognition.
Prescribe orthotic and prosthetic applications and adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs, bracing, or communication devices, to maximize patient function and self-sufficiency.
Prescribe physical therapy to relax the muscles and improve strength.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Social
Working with people
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Self-Control
Persistence
Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making

Expected Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Common Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

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