Physician - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF MODESTO CALIFORNIA

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Modesto is a 50-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.

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.

Generous Income Guarantee & Relocation allowance
Hospitalists available for consultation & management of complex patients

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE - MODESTO CALIFORNIA

Modesto is geographically at Californias heart. Your experiences here will reflect the warmth of our rich heritage and kind-hearted people. While Modesto has transformed into one of the largest cities in California with more than 220k residents, it has retained its old-world charm and traditional values. Several historical landmarks remain well preserved in town, now sitting side by side with new additions, such as the Gallo Center for the Arts, Vintage Faire Mall and modern medical centers.

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

WHY ENCOMPASS HEALTH?

High Income potential
High patient volumes
Flexible Schedules
Internal Medicine and specialty support