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Locum Tenens Opportunity – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Quick Screening Snapshot (Key Details)

• Location: Panama City, Florida
• Position Type: Locum Tenens (Short-term coverage only)
• Dates Needed: June 16 – July 6, 2026
• Must be willing to work all dates included
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts
• Call: No overnight call (hospitalist team provides nighttime coverage)
• Patient Census: 18 average daily census (ADC)
• Patient Population: Adult, primarily age 50+
• Start Date: June 16, 2026

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Licensure & Credentialing Requirements

• Florida Medical License: Active and unrestricted
• DEA: Active, unrestricted with Florida address
• Board Certification:
  • PM&R (ABPMR or AOBPMR) OR
  • Board Eligible within required timeframe
• ACLS Certification: Required (if moderate sedation privileges apply)

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Training & Education Requirements

• MD or DO
• Completion of accredited residency in:
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation OR
  • Internal Medicine (with qualifying PM&R experience)

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Experience Requirements (Must Meet One)

• 200+ documented EMG/NCS studies
  OR
• 2+ years inpatient rehab management experience (CMS compliant)
  OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) with required case logs

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Clinical Role Overview

• Provide inpatient and outpatient PM&R care
• Role: Attending physician
• Admissions: Managed by locum provider
• Collaborate with hospitalist team for medical management
• Work with interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Utilize Expanse EMR

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Clinical Scope

• Manage patients with:
  • Physical and cognitive impairments
  • Functional limitations and disabilities
• Conditions include:
  • Stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury
  • Musculoskeletal and neurologic disorders
• Oversee rehabilitation plans and patient progress

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Procedures & Skills

• Required:
  • Electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS)
  • Pain management (acute & chronic)
• Not Required On-Site:
  • No procedures or injections required

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Support & Coverage

• Hospitalist team provides:
  • Night coverage
  • Medical management support
• Locum serves as attending physiatrist
• Collaborative care environment

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Additional / Optional Privileges

(If credentialed)

• Fluoroscopy-guided injections
• Moderate sedation
• Medical acupuncture
• Muscle biopsy

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Quality & Credentialing Notes

• Recent clinical activity required (within 12 months)
• Demonstrated competency and outcomes (past 24 months)
• Hospital privileging documentation required

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RecruitWell Support

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Full onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging