Physiatrist (66429)

Job Details

Job Location

Ludlow, MA - Ludlow, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Description

Curana Health is a provider of value-based primary care services for the senior living industry, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted & independent living communities, Memory Care units, and affordable senior housing sites. Our 1,000 clinicians serve more than 1,500 senior living community partners across 33 states, and Curana participates in various innovative CMS programs (including owned-and-operated Accountable Care Organizations and Medicare Advantage plans). With rapid year-over-year growth since our founding in 2021, Curana is setting a new standard in innovative care delivery for seniors with high-risk, complex clinical needs, many of whom have been historically underserved by the health care system. Our mission: To radically improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents.

Summary

Apply and modify the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide comprehensive geriatric and post-acute care services. Diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries. Ensure comprehensive delivery of serves and quality patient care. Evaluate medical procedures and everyday situations and suggest ways to improve delivery of service.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Diagnosing pain because of an injury, disease, or a disabling condition.
• Evaluates and treats patients with physical and/or cognitive impairments and disabilities that result in musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions, or other medical conditions
• Determines and implements appropriate treatment plans for patients
• Monitors ongoing progress and health of patients, and changes treatment plans, as necessary
• Provides adaptive tools to improve the overall health and physical functioning of patients
• Counsel patients and their families and helps them adapt to lifestyle changes
• Provides support and advice to patients that receive long-term care
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical practice related to geriatric and post-acute care settings.
• Knowledge of medical policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance, and quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergency situations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
  
  

Education

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
  
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience in with geriatrics and post-acute care settings including SNF, IPR and LTACH but not required.
• Previous experience in EHR documentation.
• Proficiency in documenting and billing in any setting above, or in the hospitalist setting.
• Most important is a positive attitude, a passion to provide quality care and an interest in joining a family of providers that understand the importance of a team-first approach.
  
  
  

License/Certification

• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of which being employed
• Certification by The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR).
• Current DPS and DEA certificates (or in progress)
  
  
  

Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment.