Dignity Health

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Per Diem)

This per diem role involves providing 100% inpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation care at a single hospital. The physician will collaborate with a full interdisciplinary rehabilitation team and hospitalist team, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement and program development in a CARF-accredited setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • • 100% Inpatient PM&R practice at a single hospital
  • • Collaborate with a full interdisciplinary rehabilitation team (PT, OT, SLP, nursing, case management, and social work) and hospitalist team
  • • Opportunity to participate in quality improvement and program development within a CARF-accredited setting
Schedule
  • • Per Diem opportunity with flexible scheduling to cover alternating weekends, holidays and/or vacations
  • • Expected schedule: 12-15 shifts per month
  • • 8-hour shifts
Required
  • • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • • Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • • Active California Medical License (or ability to obtain)
  • • DEA certification (or eligibility)
  • • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • • Commitment to patient-centered, mission-driven care
Preferred
  • • Experience with spinal cord injury rehabilitation is preferred
  • • Prior inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
  • • Experience with spinal cord injuries highly desirable
Job Summary And Responsibilities

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a per diem Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to join our inpatient rehabilitation service at Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

  • 100% Inpatient PM&R practice at a single hospital
  • Per Diem opportunity with flexible scheduling to cover alternating weekends, holidays and/or vacations
  • Join a tenured, multispecialty medical group established in 1976
  • Work alongside experienced PM&R physicians in a collegial, team-based environment
  • Collaborate with a full interdisciplinary rehabilitation team (PT, OT, SLP, nursing, case management, and social work) and hospitalist team
  • Opportunity to participate in quality improvement and program development within a CARF-accredited setting

Compensation Details

  • $1,560 per 8-hour shift (non-benefited, per diem)
    • Expected schedule: 12-15 shifts per month
  • Flexible scheduling within a supportive, collaborative environment
Required

Job Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Experience with spinal cord injury rehabilitation is preferred
  • Active California Medical License (or ability to obtain)
  • DEA certification (or eligibility)
  • Prior inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
  • Experience with spinal cord injuries highly desirable
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered, mission-driven care

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group – Northridge, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a well-established, physician-led medical group providing high-quality medical services to patients in Southern California. We are affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center, a 394-bed, not-for-profit community hospital recognized for its excellence in patient safety and clinical care. The group’s connection to Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems, ensures access to leading-edge resources and a robust, mission-driven care network.

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Community Description

Northridge, located in the vibrant San Fernando Valley, offers the perfect mix of urban energy and suburban ease. With its proximity to Los Angeles, you'll enjoy access to arts, entertainment, and world-class cuisine—along with parks, hiking trails, and family-friendly neighborhoods. The community features excellent schools, diverse cultures, and an active lifestyle, making it an ideal place to call home.

Pay Range

$195.00 - $195.00 /hour
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