PM&R Medical Director in Phoenix AZ

ENCOMPASS HEALTH VALLEY OF THE SUN 

Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital in Glendale AZ is a 75-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services. Our hospital provides a wide range of physical rehabilitation services, a vast network of highly skilled physicians and therapists, and the most innovative equipment and rehabilitation technology, ensuring that all patients have access to the highest quality care.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time PM&R Medical Director. Inpatient experience required. Ideal candidate will be committed to building a practice, growing with the community, focused on quality outcomes, and a collaborative leader.

Medical Director stipend + patient encounter revenue
Shared call with Internal Medicine physicians
See 15-20 patients immediately
Option to consult at local acute care hospitals

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 - GLENDALE AZ

The dream location in the Phoenix-metro area! Historic downtown Glendale feels quaint with antique shops and century-old bungalows nestled in a walkable community. Experience the year-round sports dream of spring baseball training and the Arizona Cardinals NFL games. The Westgate entertainment district provides everything for the foodies and fun!

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 A ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOSPITAL?

High Income potential
High patient volumes
Flexible schedule