The goal of your physiatry curriculum vitae is to make you stand out as the best candidate for a practice opportunity! How do you do this? The best way is to know what the employer wants and tailor-make your cv to address your professional characteristics that match them. Sometimes the physiatry job description tells you what the employer is looking for in the new candidate. Farr Healthcare tries to provide as much information posssible about physiatry jobs. Information about practice opportunities with Farr Healthcare, Inc. can be found here.
Finding out what an employer wants isn’t always possible before you present your cv but you can still make your cv shine compared to other cv’s. It’s most efficient if you track your accomplishments along your career path but most people usually don’t keep their cv up-to-date. So, try to make a mental note to update your cv at the time of each accomplishment. Here are ten key skills that will make your cv the best possible:
Leadership: This goes without saying. Any position that you have that involves physical medicine and rehabilitation leadership should be so noted. And, it need not only be professional as it can be a leadership position in your personal life. Examples: Chief Resident, Medical Director, Chair of the Clinic Work on a Mission Trip to Kenya, M.B.A., Director of Brain Injury Medicine
Clinical Expertise: If you have been in a position where you started a new program, be it at a new rehab hospital or a new pain management program at an acute care hospital, make sure to note this in a bullet underneath the job listing. If you have been instrumental in a successful CARF-certification, this should be included on your cv as an example of your clinical expertise. If you are accredited by a well-recognized organization this too should be on your cv. Examples: Served as Medical Director for a brand new freestanding independent acute rehabilitation hospital, Best Rehab Hospital in the Region (based on a corporation’s statistics), Voted Best Resident, Highest SAE Score Award
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The ability to work well with others is always a highly-rated skill. Your cv should list any PM&R committee work. Examples: Served on the Quality Oversight Committee, Medical Executive Committee President
Patient-Centered Care: Sometimes physiatry employers search the web for a doctor’s patient reviews or patient review scores. If your reviews or scores stand out, save them the time and include this information on your cv. Examples: Rated 5/5 by U.S. New and World Report Patient Satisfaction, Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Top Women in Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Techniques: If you have some unique PM&R skills, include them on your cv. If you’re an interventionalist, it’s helpful to list the procedures you ro on your cv. Examples: Proficient in spinal cord stimulator trials, vertebroplasty, percutaneous discectomy, intrathecal baclofen pump management
Diagnostic Skills: Emphasize your physical medicine proficiency in using diagnostic tools and methods, including electromyography (EMG), and other diagnostic procedures relevant to physiatry.
Pain Management: Illustrate your expertise in managing chronic pain through both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods, including injections, physical therapy, and alternative therapies. Example: Member of Scientific Advisory Board, Member of Spine Society(s)
Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Highlight any involvement in research activities, clinical trials, or contributions to evidence-based practice that demonstrate your commitment to advancing the field of physiatry.
Communication Skills: If you speak an international language such as Spanish, make sure to include this on your cv. Presentations that you have done should also be on your cv. Examples: Outstanding Oral Presentation, NYU Scholarly Day; Introduction to Spinal Cord Injury Residency Lecture Series, Miami
Continued Education and Certification: Mention any additional PM&R certifications, fellowships, or continuing education that contribute to your ongoing professional development and expertise in physiatry. Example Board Certified in Worker’s Compensation in NY State, Fluoro-licensed in CA, Medical Education Research Certificate
One of the doctors who had success finding a great practice opportunity with Farr Healthcare, Inc.’s advice says:
“It is with great pleasure that I offer Linda Farr my recommendation for her excellent work in physician recruiting and placement. Ms. Farr is extremely capable and knowledgeable in her chosen field of work. She is unfailingly courteous, cheerful, prompt and helpful.” S. Parameshwaran, M.D.
For more details on how to make a great cv, watch Linda Farr’s video “What’s Wrong With These Curriculum Vitae? – A Primer On How To Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae.
Tailoring these skills to your personal experiences and achievements can help you create the most compelling and effective CV! Contact us today to start your practice search journey with Farr Healthcare, Inc.