Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.
- O*NET-SOC code
29-1229.04 - Preparation Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Wages
BLS doesn't publish wages for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians separately. These are the figures for Physicians, All Other (29-1229), its parent occupation.
Median annual wage, U.S.$265,930
Employment, U.S.342,720
Median hourly wage$127.85
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $69,170 | $102,930 | $265,930 | $378,770 | $452,360 |
By state (51)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,980 | $272,610 | 0.85 |
| Alaska | 270 | $355,100 | 0.37 |
| Arizona | 6,800 | $312,490 | 0.95 |
| Arkansas | 4,290 | $136,880 | 1.49 |
| California | 25,530 | $281,590 | 0.64 |
| Colorado | 1,990 | $298,320 | 0.31 |
| Connecticut | 4,700 | $214,990 | 1.26 |
| Delaware | 1,370 | $297,470 | 1.28 |
| District of Columbia | 1,960 | $77,430 | 1.26 |
| Florida | 23,390 | $262,180 | 1.07 |
| Georgia | 8,580 | $266,880 | 0.80 |
| Hawaii | 1,830 | $339,290 | 1.32 |
| Idaho | 1,700 | $299,340 | 0.90 |
| Illinois | 20,790 | $132,540 | 1.55 |
| Indiana | 6,760 | $366,190 | 0.96 |
| Iowa | 1,440 | $295,190 | 0.42 |
| Kansas | 5,230 | $221,540 | 1.65 |
| Kentucky | 3,340 | $327,390 | 0.76 |
| Louisiana | 4,740 | $350,920 | 1.11 |
| Maine | 1,340 | $419,410 | 0.95 |
| Maryland | 10,340 | $212,080 | 1.70 |
| Massachusetts | 8,210 | $236,580 | 1.02 |
| Michigan | 13,150 | $155,480 | 1.36 |
| Minnesota | 5,350 | $367,320 | 0.82 |
| Mississippi | $228,130 | ||
| Missouri | 3,990 | $227,980 | 0.62 |
| Montana | 580 | $438,850 | 0.52 |
| Nebraska | 1,170 | $290,470 | 0.52 |
| Nevada | 2,400 | $252,120 | 0.70 |
| New Hampshire | 1,000 | $361,300 | 0.66 |
| New Jersey | 9,730 | $285,010 | 1.03 |
| New Mexico | 1,930 | $327,670 | 1.01 |
| New York | 16,600 | $242,500 | 0.78 |
| North Carolina | 14,080 | $260,330 | 1.29 |
| North Dakota | 740 | $454,550 | 0.78 |
| Ohio | 21,160 | $297,440 | 1.73 |
| Oklahoma | 2,520 | $259,220 | 0.67 |
| Oregon | 4,130 | $347,180 | 0.95 |
| Pennsylvania | 23,800 | $217,310 | 1.78 |
| Rhode Island | 1,180 | $228,590 | 1.06 |
| South Carolina | 4,510 | $274,480 | 0.89 |
| South Dakota | 200 | Not published (very high) | 0.19 |
| Tennessee | 5,340 | $301,290 | 0.74 |
| Texas | 30,720 | $269,800 | 0.99 |
| Utah | 3,510 | $228,060 | 0.92 |
| Vermont | 440 | $343,050 | 0.66 |
| Virginia | 8,480 | $278,530 | 0.94 |
| Washington | 6,300 | $307,170 | 0.81 |
| West Virginia | 1,980 | $258,020 | 1.28 |
| Wisconsin | 6,350 | $391,740 | 0.98 |
| Wyoming | 440 | $342,800 | 0.71 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sports Medicine Physicians | 5 | 0.993 |
| 2 | Hospitalists | 5 | 0.991 |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 5 | 0.985 |
| 4 | Nurse Practitioners | 5 | 0.983 |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 5 | 0.981 |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | 5 | 0.981 |
| 7 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 5 | 0.981 |
| 8 | Neurologists | 5 | 0.980 |
| 9 | Nurse Midwives | 5 | 0.980 |
| 10 | Acute Care Nurses | 4 | 0.980 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | Operations Analysis | 1.50 | 0.983 |
| Acute Care Nurses | Operations Monitoring | 1.12 | 0.980 |
| Urologists | Operations Monitoring | 1.00 | 0.978 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | Operations Analysis | 1.74 | 0.978 |
| Occupational Therapists | Operations Analysis | 1.12 | 0.968 |
| Critical Care Nurses | Operations Monitoring | 1.12 | 0.968 |
| Radiologists | Operations Monitoring | 1.38 | 0.963 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | Operations Analysis | 1.50 | 0.962 |
| Registered Nurses | Operations Monitoring | 0.88 | 0.961 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | Operations Monitoring | 1.25 | 0.957 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians, excluding software Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| e-MDs software | 9 of 20 | 34.6x |
| ChartWare EMR | 8 of 20 | 33.6x |
| Allscripts Professional EHR | 8 of 20 | 30.8x |
| Epic Systems | 12 of 20 | 8.8x |
| SOAPware EMR | 7 of 20 | 24.9x |
| MEDITECH software | 11 of 20 | 6.6x |
| MedcomSoft Record | 4 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Practice Partner Total Practice Partner | 4 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Amkai AmkaiCharts | 4 of 20 | 26.4x |
| Medscribbler Enterprise | 4 of 20 | 26.4x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 4.12 | 4.75 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 4.00 | 4.75 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 4.00 | 4.62 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 4.00 | 4.12 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 3.75 | 4.38 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Science | Essential skill | 3.38 | 3.88 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 3.12 | 4.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.62 | 3.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.88 | 6.08 |
| English Language | 4.12 | 5.04 |
| Psychology | 4.04 | 5.56 |
| Biology | 3.88 | 4.76 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.84 | 5.44 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.52 | 4.92 |
| Education and Training | 3.52 | 4.72 |
| Administrative | 2.83 | 3.96 |
| Administration and Management | 2.80 | 4.00 |
| Mathematics | 2.80 | 3.40 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.76 | 3.36 |
| Chemistry | 2.72 | 3.72 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2.60 | 2.96 |
| Law and Government | 2.56 | 2.92 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.52 | 3.24 |
| Physics | 2.40 | 3.32 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.16 | 2.72 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.16 | 2.16 |
| Telecommunications | 2.16 | 1.92 |
| Communications and Media | 2.12 | 2.24 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.04 | 2.38 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.00 | 2.04 |
| Foreign Language | 1.92 | 2.21 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.88 | 2.16 |
| Production and Processing | 1.88 | 1.54 |
| Mechanical | 1.83 | 1.54 |
| Transportation | 1.60 | 1.36 |
| Geography | 1.52 | 1.12 |
| Design | 1.52 | 0.92 |
| Building and Construction | 1.33 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.32 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.25 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.20 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | 4.12 | 5.12 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 4.12 | 5.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 4.12 | 5.00 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 4.12 | 4.88 |
| Oral Expression | 4.12 | 4.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Written Expression | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.75 | 4.12 |
| Information Ordering | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Near Vision | 3.75 | 3.62 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.25 | 3.75 |
| Originality | 3.12 | 3.75 |
| Visualization | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.75 | 3.12 |
| Number Facility | 2.75 | 3.12 |
| Memorization | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Manual Dexterity | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Control Precision | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Static Strength | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Depth Perception | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Rate Control | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Reaction Time | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Stamina | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Response Orientation | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.25 | not rated |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Word hot
- eClinicalWorks EHR software hot
- Allscripts PM
- Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
- Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR
- Biodex Medical Systems Biodex Concussion Manager
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
- CareCloud Central
- Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management
- Email software
- Epic Practice Management
- GE Healthcare Centricity Practice Solution
- GalacTek ECLIPSE
- Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
- HealthFusion MediTouch
- IOS Health Systems Medios EHR
- Kareo Practice Management
- McKesson Practice Plus
- Modernizing Medicine Practice Management
- NextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice Management
- Nuesoft Technologies NueMD
- OmniMD PT./OT EHR
- Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy
- WRSHealth EMR
- athenahealth athenaCollector
- simplifyMD
Where it concentrates
BLS doesn't publish wages for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians separately. These are the figures for Physicians, All Other (29-1229), its parent occupation.
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 1,000 | 3.97 | $286,090 |
| Greenville, NC | 600 | 3.37 | $65,890 |
| Cleveland, OH | 6,610 | 2.91 | $248,400 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 850 | 2.73 | $277,850 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 2,150 | 2.72 | $74,500 |
| Springfield, IL | 600 | 2.68 | Not available |
| Morgantown, WV | 380 | 2.59 | $63,950 |
| Gettysburg, PA | 180 | 2.58 | Not available |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | 240 | 2.57 | $338,170 |
| Asheville, NC | 1,020 | 2.56 | $360,010 |