The qualifications to get a job in physiatry depend on whether you intend to work as a nurse or a physician. Nurses need to have an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing, and you must be registered to work in your state. Additional training with physical rehabilitation is often necessary to carry out your responsibilities. Physicians need to earn an M.D., complete a residency, and become board-certified to practice. You may also need to do a rotation or residency in physiatry or rehabilitative medicine. Important skills for work in physiatry include patience, excellent listening and observational skills, and analytical problem-solving abilities.