Locum Tenens Physician - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Needed in MO

Job Description

Our client in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for an 18-day assignment starting Jun 26, 2026. This role involves rounding on inpatients at a rehabilitation hospital, managing 10-18 patients, and facilitating admissions and discharges, with shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM, including overnight and weekend call responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Round on inpatients at the rehabilitation hospital, managing 10-18 patients daily.
• Facilitate patient admissions and discharges.
• Utilize specialty skills including traction/immobilization devices and diagnostic/therapeutic taps.
• Perform arthrocentesis and intra-discal electrothermal annuloplasty (IDET).
• Provide acute and chronic pain management through various injections: Joint, Trigger point, Blocks, Epidural, Facet, and Flouro-guided.
• Conduct electrical stimulation and wound debridement.
• Perform EMG and Nerve Conduction studies.
• Offer stress reduction/relaxation training and medical management.

Additional Information

• Board Certification required in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• EMR System: Epic.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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