PM&R Associate Medical Director in Texarkana

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF TEXARKANA

Are you seeking your next step into a physiatry career? Join us at the well-established inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital to provide impactful patient care along with thoughtful, collaborative leadership. Encompass Health physicians enjoy a self-directed schedule while providing comprehensive quality care.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time PM&R Associate Medical Director with a commitment to the community of Texarkana.

• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Self-directed daily workflow
• See 15-20 patients
• Internal Medicine consultants on staff
• Associate Medical Director Stipend paid monthly

ENCOMPASS HEALTH PM&R ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR DESCRIPTION

The Associate Medical Director works with the Medical Director and leadership staff to enhance the programmatic quality and integrity of the hospital's rehabilitation services. He / She plays a pivotal role in optimizing the overall clinical care of the hospital while also providing clinical care to patients.

Partner with the hospital CEO to advance the hospital's position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the service area. Enhance the patient satisfaction rankings to exceed the Encompass Health average and achieve a consistent top 10 clinical ranking.

Establish strong relationships with other specialists in the market area to make them aware of the benefits and the criteria for inpatient rehabilitation. Since a patient's opportunity for inpatient rehabilitation is dependent upon referrals from other specialists and acute care providers, the Associate Medical Director role in educating other clinicians and developing confidence in the hospital service is critical to the patient access to appropriate services.

Develop a known and visible presence within the hospital with a reputation for being accessible and approachable among the staff, patients, and families.

PM&R Physician will establish a private practice to include a caseload of medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients and an outpatient rehabilitation practice if he or she chooses.  The Physiatrist will set up a relationship with an independent billing company and retain 100% of his / her own billing and collections.  Encompass Health hospitals are extremely busy with high patient volumes - Encompass Health has its own well-trained outreach teams that identify appropriate inpatient rehabilitation candidates from surrounding areas.

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE - TEXARKANA, TX

Texarkana is a city in eastern Texas, with a twin city across the border in Arkansas, making it twice as nice! Live and play in this affordable community. You will find unique restaurants, parks, sports, and outdoor recreation for the family.

QUALIFICATIONS

MD or DO with state medical license or willingness to obtain state license

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Patient-centered commitment to excellence

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Hospital-based physiatry experience preferred but not required

Interest in being a part of a thriving community

New Grads Welcome!