Physician Doctor, Physiatrist

Physician Doctor, Physiatrist Job Description

Physiatrists are also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists. Patients are usually referred to a physiatrist from a general practitioner. Physiatrists see patients suffering from any number of ailments that can cause a disability, from brain and spinal cord damage to stroke victims. Physiatrists are often found as part of a medical group and working in larger communities in order to have enough patients to support their practice. Physiatrist offices tend to be quiet and peaceful settings, designed in order to place the patient at ease. They may work strange hours due to the nature of their work, occasionally visiting patients either in their home or hospital room. The focus of physiatrist work is to improve the patient’s value of life without the need for surgical intervention. This may be accomplished similar to any other diagnosis, through a medical history, physical examinations, and other various tests. With a condition diagnosed, the physiatrist provides comprehensive care targeting the patient’s nerves, muscles, and bones to prevent and improve physical impairment.

Physician Doctor, Physiatrist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Physician Doctor, Physiatrist is $180994 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $311162. The lowest salary reported was $98870. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Physician Doctor, Physiatrist is $90 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $154.73. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $49.16. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Physician Doctor, Physiatrist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $15000 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Physician Doctor, Physiatrist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $18,383 – $402,683
Florida – n/a
Georgia – n/a
New York – $149,163 – $221,277
North Carolina – $165,000 – $240,125
Pennsylvania – $175,000 – $255,000
South Carolina – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Physician Doctor, Physiatrist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Atlanta, Georgia –
Sacramento, California –
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –
New York, New York –
Springfield, Massachusetts –
Phoenix, Arizona –
Asheville, North Carolina –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Physician Doctor, Physiatrist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $180994 while in 2007 it was just $167850.66

How To Become a Physiatrist

A good starting point to a career as a physiatrist is a bachelor’s degree in any pre-medicine program such as chemistry, biology, or physics. To become a physiatrist one must receive a doctorate in medicine or a doctorate of osteopathy with four years of graduate school and four more years of residency training developing clinical skills. They have a variety of specialties though often have specialties in Physical Medicine or Rehabilitation. Physiatrists require board certification, which requires passing a test that is regulated and presented by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Job Outlook

The specialty of physiatrist is over 60 years old with over 8,000 practicing physicians. With more of the population growing older and fewer people entering the workforce, the outlook for physiatrist jobs is very promising. Employment opportunities from 2008-2018 are expected to increase by 20%. In addition, adding to this increase is the advancement of medical technology. As technology increases people live longer with disabilities or trauma.