Electromyography (EMG)/Musculoskeletal Fellowship-to-Attending Physician

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Jefferson Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to join our growing and dynamic academic Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This unique, full-time opportunity offers a structured pathway from specialized electrodiagnostic training to an attending physician position, with the potential to advance into an Electromyography (EMG) Associate Director role upon successful completion of the training program.

The selected candidate will participate in six months of dedicated training through a non-accredited electrodiagnostic fellowship, gaining advanced clinical experience in Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS). Following successful completion of the fellowship, the physician will transition into an attending role combining electrodiagnostic medicine, outpatient musculoskeletal care, and significant teaching responsibilities.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated physiatrist seeking to develop specialized expertise in electrodiagnostic medicine while building a rewarding academic career that incorporates clinical practice, resident education, and potential leadership responsibilities.

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's leading rehabilitation hospitals and ranked #1 in Pennsylvania, Moss Rehab offers an exceptional clinical environment with access to advanced diagnostic resources, interdisciplinary expertise, and opportunities for academic and research collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Electrodiagnostic Fellowship Training

• Complete six months of specialized training in electrodiagnostic medicine through a non-accredited fellowship program.
• Develop advanced proficiency in performing and interpreting Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS).
• Gain experience evaluating neuromuscular disorders, peripheral neuropathies, radiculopathies, nerve injuries, and other conditions requiring electrodiagnostic assessment.
• Participate in supervised clinical training, case discussions, and educational activities designed to strengthen diagnostic expertise.
• Work toward eligibility for certification through the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM).

Attending Physician Responsibilities

Following successful completion of the fellowship, the physician will transition into an attending role with responsibilities that include:

• Perform and interpret electrodiagnostic studies to support accurate diagnosis and clinical treatment planning.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management of patients with musculoskeletal and related functional conditions.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on restoring mobility, improving function, and enhancing patients' quality of life.
• Serve as a clinical educator and mentor to PM&R residents rotating through the Electromyography service.
• Provide hands-on instruction in electrodiagnostic techniques, study interpretation, and the clinical application of diagnostic findings.
• Collaborate with physiatrists, neurologists, orthopedic specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in departmental educational activities, clinical case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the continued development of electrodiagnostic services and educational programming within the department.
• Explore opportunities for academic scholarship and research collaboration with the Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute.

Potential Leadership Opportunity

• Upon successful completion of the fellowship, the selected candidate may have the opportunity to transition into an Electromyography Associate Director role.
• This potential leadership pathway offers the opportunity to contribute to clinical education, mentorship, quality improvement, and the ongoing development of electrodiagnostic services.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Strong interest in electrodiagnostic medicine and outpatient musculoskeletal care.
• Willingness to pursue certification through the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM).
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and patient satisfaction.
• Interest in academic medicine, resident education, and clinical mentorship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies during residency training.
• Strong clinical interest in neuromuscular and musculoskeletal medicine.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring medical residents.
• Interest in academic leadership, clinical program development, and quality improvement.
• Commitment to advancing electrodiagnostic medicine through education, clinical innovation, or research.

Unique Fellowship-to-Attending Career Pathway

• This position offers a distinctive opportunity to receive six months of specialized electrodiagnostic training before transitioning into an attending physician role.
• The structured training experience allows physicians to strengthen their diagnostic expertise, develop advanced clinical skills, and prepare for a career combining specialized patient care with academic responsibilities.
• For physicians interested in pursuing American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine certification, this position provides an opportunity to develop relevant clinical experience while working toward professional certification requirements.

Potential Academic Leadership Opportunity

• Beyond the fellowship, this position offers the potential to advance into an Electromyography Associate Director role.
• Physicians interested in academic leadership will have the opportunity to contribute to resident education, clinical mentorship, and the continued development of electrodiagnostic services.
• This career pathway is particularly attractive to physiatrists who aspire to combine clinical excellence with teaching and leadership.

Dedicated Teaching and Mentorship Responsibilities

• Play an important role in educating the next generation of physiatrists.
• As an attending physician, you will have significant teaching responsibilities, mentoring residents as they rotate through the Electromyography service.
• This includes providing hands-on instruction in electrodiagnostic techniques, clinical interpretation, and the application of diagnostic findings to patient care.
• Our collaborative academic environment encourages professional development, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Diverse Clinical Practice

• Build a rewarding clinical career combining electrodiagnostic medicine with outpatient musculoskeletal care.
• This position allows physicians to maintain a broad clinical perspective while developing specialized expertise in diagnosing neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions.
• The combination of diagnostic procedures, outpatient patient care, and resident education provides a professionally engaging and varied clinical experience.

Research and Academic Collaboration

• Physicians have opportunities to collaborate with the Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, a nationally recognized rehabilitation research center supported by substantial National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding.
• Moss Rehab is also designated as a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems Center, reflecting the organization's commitment to advancing rehabilitation research, clinical innovation, and evidence-based care.
• These resources provide opportunities for physicians interested in academic scholarship and collaborative research initiatives.

Supportive Academic Environment

• Join a growing and dynamic academic PM&R department committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation offers a collegial environment where physicians can learn from experienced specialists, contribute to the department's educational mission, and develop meaningful professional relationships.

• Work Shift
• Workday Day (United States of America)
• Worker Sub Type
• Regular
• Employee Entity
• Primary Location Address
• 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Additional information

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.

Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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