PM&R Associate Medical Director in Amarillo TX

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF AMARILLO

Coming in November 2025! Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo will be a brand-new 50 bed inpatient freestanding rehabilitation hospital. We are a leading provider of inpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for stroke, brain injury, amputation and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. Our new hospital will offer state-of-the-art rehabilitation technology to ensure all patients receive the highest quality care and best possible outcomes.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

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

• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Self-directed daily workflow
• See 15-20 patients 
• Hospitalist teams support for Internal Med coverage
• Option to consult at local acute care hospitals
• 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 - AMARILLO, TEXAS

They say that if you wear out a single pair of boots here, you’ll never want to leave. With all the things to do in Amarillo, you’ll wear them out pretty fast.

Explore Amarillo’s wide-open spaces in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Start outside and discover epic views at Palo Duro Canyon, the second largest canyon in the United States. Whether you want to go horseback riding, hiking, camping, biking, or just enjoy the beauty of Texas, Palo Duro Canyon is about a half-hour drive from Amarillo and gives you plenty of things to do under a big West Texas sky.

If you’re looking for authentic cowboy culture, stop by the American Quarter Horse Association Museum to discover the horse that tamed the American West. For an iconic Amarillo experience, come hungry to The Big Texan Steak Ranch for the legendary 72-ounce steak challenge. After eating your fill, check out Historic Route 66, along with the one and only Cadillac Ranch.

See our creative side with local art all over town. For performing arts, go deep in the “art” of Texas and check out the Globe-News Center for Performing Arts or the Amarillo Civic Center, where you can catch the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, the Lone Star Ballet, the Amarillo Opera, and other local and traveling shows.

No matter what you do while you’re here, you’ll find a city of friendly, welcoming folks who make you feel at home when you walk through the front door. Come see us in Amarillo, and we’ll keep you busy enough to wear out those boots.

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!

Encompass Health is Headed to Amarillo, Texas

Encompass Health is growing again, and this time, we are coming to your neighborhood in Amarillo, Texas. While our hospital is being completed, we are looking to hire a variety of roles—both in clinical and non-clinical fields. If working in a rewarding environment with a supportive culture inside a new state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital speaks to you, take some time to review our available opportunities.