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Spine Physiatry Compensation

A practicing physiatrist recently asked me about the best resources for interventional physiatry compensation information. Here’s what I told him:

The best resource is the Medical Group Management Association’s compensation survey. The 2023 MGMA Compensation & Production Report (which is compiled based on 2022 data) estimates that the average PM&R salary is around $325,429. https://physiciansthrive.com/physician-compensation/physiatrist-palary-your-guide-to-compensation-in-physicial-medicine-and-rehabilitation.You might be able to call them and get a spine figure from them. Otherwise, the survey can be purchased although it’s expensive. (If [ . . . ]

The field of physiatry, also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation, has been experiencing several notable trends in PM&R job hiring and physiatry job opportunities. Hiring trends can change rapidly depending on regional and local needs. Rapid change in the healthcare system also creates demand for different subspecialties in different regions.

Growing Demand: There has been an increasing demand for physiatrists due to various factors. Other factors include aging physiatrists and many physiatrists who accelerated their retirement because of Covid and the increasing electronic billing requirements, an aging population, higher rates of chronic conditions, and a growing emphasis on non-surgical treatments [ . . . ]

How Should I Approach an Employer About a Physiatry Job?

I recently spoke with a fellow recently who asked me whether a cover letter should be used when approaching an employer for the first time using email. I used to say that a cover letter isn’t necessary but as it’s your initial contact with the pm&r employer, I think it’s a good idea. It should include concise information about how your skills relate to the needs of the employer. Sometimes the needs of the employer aren’t clear in an advertisement so research on the employer may [ . . . ]

Questions You Should Ask During a Physiatry Job Interview

Farr Healthcare, Inc. had the good fortune to speak recently during a Zoom AAPMR presentation about the questions you should ask during a job interview. Usually, presentations speak about the questions you will be asked during a job interview. It’s less frequent to learn about the questions you should ask. Some of the questions are specific to the PM&R audience. For more information, visit 5 Questions You Need to be Asking: Tips for Interviewing to Find Your Best Fit – Zoom

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Spine Physiatry Compensation

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How Should I Approach an Employer About a Physiatry Job?

Questions You Should Ask During a Physiatry Job Interview