Why Shriners Children's?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 9 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2023)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children's New England

Shriners Children's New England is where hope and healing meet. Our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide care for children with orthopedic conditions, cleft lip and palate, orthotics and prosthetics, sports-related injuries and conditions, and urology in an outpatient setting. As part of our committment to provide access to quality medical care to children and families, we have outreach clinics available throughout the world. 

• 13,000 outpaitient visits per year, 10% of which are PM&R
• EHR System: Epic
• Advanced Diagnostic Tools: AEOS, CR
• Orthopedic residency affiliations with Boston University School of Medicine and Albany Medical College. 
• Community partnership with Bay State Medical Center
• On-site Motion Analysis Center
• American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Assocaition Certified

Why Move to Springfield, MA?

• Diverse job market: Springfield is a hub for various industries, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and finance.
• Cost of living: Significnatly lower cost of living compared to larger cities in the Northeast
• Prime location: Easy access to major cities like Boston, New York, and Hartford
• Cultural and recreational opportunities: Rich in history and culture, home to attractions like the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Springfield Museums. Plenty of outdoor activities, with parks, rivers, and nearby mountains providing options for hiking, skiing and more.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account.
• Multiple retirement plans with organizational match.
• Student loan forgiveness.
• Excellent work-life balance
• Relocation assistance
• Employer provided professional liability coverage
• 100% company-paid group life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Job stability in a renowned healthcare institution.
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of children and their families, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay, provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Shriners Children’s is actively searching for a part-time Physiatrist to join our team at Shriners Children’s New England in Springfield, MA. The Physiatrist will work with a variety of pediatric patients in an outpatient setting and assist them in restoring optimal physical function to improve their quality of life. Schedule is flexible (M-F) with no weekends and no call. Providers will work a maximum of 20 hours per week and will see up to 15 patients a day on average. 

• Examine patients that may need to undergo physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or spasticity management
• Diagnose pain as a result of injury, disease or disabling condition
• Determine and implement appropriate treatment plans for patients
• Recommend and undertake various medical procedures to treat pain, manage spasticity and improve physical functioning
• Lead a team of medical professionals in order to optimize patient care
• Monitor ongoing progress and health of patients and changing treatment plans, as necessary

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school required
• Must have completed an ACGME accredited PM&R residency program
• Must have completed a relevant fellowship training program in Pediatric PM&R
• Must hold a current board certification from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Must possess or be eligible for MA state medical license. Licensure in surrounding states a plus.
• Must possess or be eligible for DEA license
• Must posses valid BLS, PALS, and ALS certifications
• Must be comfortable with various tone management strategies in pediatric patients with spasticity