Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

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.

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