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Interventional Physiatry Jobs

INTERVENTIONAL PHYSIATRY JOBS

Interventional physiatry jobs are more prevalent than other PM&R positions because there is a diverse array of specialties, in addition to hospitals, seeking their services, be they physiatrists, orthopods, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, etc. This makes job hunting more challenging to try to find all the different positions. Some of the positions are posted through the specialty’s resources while others are posted on society websites like ISIPP. Farr Healthcare can help in this process as a number of different specialties seek recruitment assistance from us.

Sometimes entities seek services exclusively through Farr Healthcare. Our website has a mechanism whereby you can [ . . . ]

What You, the Experienced Physiatrist, Should Consider When Searching For a New Job

Once you already have a position(s), it’s easier in some respects to identify a good new position according to the New England Journal of Medicine https://www.nejmcareercenter.org/article/how-to-find-your-second-physician-practice-position-/. You know what you want in regards to the practice culture and setting, the responsibilities and compensation, what to look out for and how to find new practice opportunities. In other respects, this knowledge can make a new practice search more difficult and time-consuming to find the right new job.

Given all your practice experience and knowledge, you should spend more time on the initial phone calls

You may be considering moving to another state [ . . . ]

Physiatry Jobs

PHYSIATRY JOBS

When it comes to negotiating a contract for a physiatry job, one typical clause is the non-compete clause. It’s typically something that one would not think is negotiable but it’s worth trying. Perhaps you can negotiate the distance, the time limit, or the fine. Compromises are possible. It may take some skillful negotiation.

Most physiatry jobs have a non-compete clause in the contract. The monetary penalty associated with a non-compete usually ranges from $10,000 to $250,000. The geographic limitation may range from 5 miles to 100 miles of the practice/hospital. The larger limit relates to large hospital systems with many [ . . . ]

Potential COVID-19 Hardship Exception Extended to 2021 MIPA

CMS is offering the option of obtaining a COVID Exception from reporting for MIPS for 2021, according to the following stated criteria from CMS:

Can I Apply for an Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception?

Yes. If you believe you have been affected by an extreme and uncontrollable circumstance (such as the public health emergency triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic), you can apply for this exception whether reporting traditional MIPS or the APM Performance Pathway (APP).

Extreme and uncontrollable circumstances are defined as rare events entirely outside of your control and the control of the facility in which [ . . . ]