ADVANCED PRACTICE PROFESSIONALS – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), Section of Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Spine Nurse Practitioner (85001) or Physician Assistant (85101)
Core
Provides high-quality, patient-centered care for physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR), musculoskeletal (MSK), and spine patients in an ambulatory setting, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and care coordination.
Role type
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Builds
Comprehensive individualized plans of care and coordinates follow-up/discharge planning for PMR/MSK/spine patients
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation / Musculoskeletal and Spine
Required skills
Clinical assessment, diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, care coordination, patient education, emergency care, critical thinking, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Physical medicine and rehabilitation or MSK/spine experience, Master's level degree (for PA), FNAP certification (for NP)
Technologies
Electronic health records, diagnostic equipment, telehealth platforms
Responsibilities
Manages comprehensive care for PMR/MSK/spine patients; completes daily rounds and pre-procedural evaluations; performs diagnostic tests and communicates results; develops individualized plans of care; facilitates patient disposition and referrals; identifies unstable or complex situations and initiates emergency care; educates staff, students, and patients; updates knowledge base and participates in practice improvements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical provider