PM&R Medical Director Memphis TN
Encompass Health, Memphis, TN, United States
ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF MEMPHIS TN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Memphis, a partner of Methodist Healthcare, is an 80-bed independent freestanding rehabilitation hospital with specialty programs in stroke, neurological disorders, orthopedics, and spinal cord injuries. We are seeking a Board-Certified PM&R physician for the crucial role of inpatient Medical Director.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
The PM&R Medical Director role is an important leadership position that integrates both administrative direction and daily patient care. We are seeking an experienced physician with an interest in growing a practice to serve the patients of Louisville.
- Medical Director Stipend paid monthly
- Average patient caseload of 15-20
- Independent physician model with high earnings potential
- Flexible daily schedule
- Generous Signing Advance and Income Guarantee with Full Relocation
ENCOMPASS HEALTH PM&R MEDICAL DIRECTOR DESCRIPTION
The Medical Director oversees the programmatic quality and integrity of the hospitals 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 hospitals position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the location service area. Enhance hospitals 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 patients opportunity for inpatient rehabilitation is dependent upon referrals from other specialists and acute care providers, the Medical Directors role in educating other clinicians and developing confidence in the hospitals services is critical to the hospitals success and 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. Medical Director will be generously compensated for administrative services
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
Memphis will surprise you! With more than 100 restaurants dedicated to the craft, an annual barbecue cooking contest and unique specialties to try - from charcoal-smoked ribs to pulled pork-studded nachos - Memphis is a city that feeds the soul. The music is authentic, diverse and influential. Home to the legends Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Aretha Franklin and Isaac Hayes. Beyond the music, Memphis 60-plus attractions and activities are some of the top things to do in Tennessee, including the National Civil Rights Museum and seven stops on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, the worlds longest pedestrian bridge over the Mississippi River, the red-carpet marching Peabody Ducks and the worlds ninth largest pyramid.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MD or DO with state medical license or willingness to obtain state license
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Acute Inpatient rehabilitation hospital experience required
- Patient-centered commitment to excellence
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
WHY SET UP A PRACTICE AT AN ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOSPITAL?
- High Income potential
- High patient volumes
- Flexible schedule
- Marketing teams build census for your practice
- Newest rehabilitation technology