Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF ALBUQUERQUE NMEncompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Albuquerque NM is seeking an experienced PM&R physician as inpatient Medical Director. This physician will join a well-established and highly regarded hospital in providing the best outcomes for our patients. This 87 bed IRF has disease-specific certifications in Neuro, Stroke, Spine, and Ortho care.OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTSWe are looking for a full time PM&R Medical Director leader interested in building a practice to serve the Albuquerque community.* Medical Director Stipend* Independent physician model* Self-directed schedule and workflow* High earnings potential* Quality-focused programsENCOMPASS HEALTH PM&R MEDICAL DIRECTOR DESCRIPTIONThe Medical Director oversees 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 CEO to advance the hospital s position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the location service area. Enhance hospital s 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 Medical Director s role in educating other clinicians and developing confidence in the hospital s services is critical to the hospital s success and patient access to appropriate servicesDevelop a known and visible presence within the hospital with a reputation for being accessible and approachable among the staff, patients and families. Medical Director will be generously compensated for administrative servicesPM&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 areasWHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE ALBUQUERQUE NMEnjoy 310 days of sunshine per year! If you crave some snow, it's only a quick trip away to skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy a diverse and vibrant culture with arts, food, and festivals.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* 2+ years of Hospital-based physiatry experience preferredWHY ENCOMPASS HEALTH?* High Income Potential* High Patient Volumes* Flexible Schedules* Medicine and specialty support