PM&R Inpatient in Waco TX

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF WACO is seeking a full time physiatrist as we grow and expand our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Join us for this exciting new era in the Waco community. Located in Robinson, TX, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
We are looking for a full time physiatrist with a commitment to the community of Waco, TX.

• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Self-directed daily workflow
• See 15-20 patients immediately
• Option to consult at local acute care hospitals
• Leadership potential

ENCOMPASS HEALTH PM&R DESCRIPTION
The physiatrist 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.

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 - WACO, TEXAS

Waco is home to major attractions, inventive restaurants, home to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Baylor University. This affordable and friendly city gives you big-city vibes with a hometown feel! Perfectly situated between Austin and Dallas. It is  brimming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO with state medical license or willingness to obtain state license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or similar specialty
• 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 Rehabilitation Hospital of Waco is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in a suburb of Waco, Texas. The new hospital is located in Robinson, Texas at the intersection of Texas State Highway Loop 340 and Texas Highway 77. 

“We are excited to bring our rehabilitation services in the greater Waco area through this new, state-of-the-art hospital,” said Frank Brown, president of Encompass Health’s southwest region. “By delivering a customized and patient-centered approach to care, Encompass Health provides its patients with the therapy, education and confidence they need to maximize their recovery.” 

Complementing local acute care services, the hospital cares for patients recovering from a variety of debilitating illnesses and injuries including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. It offers 24-hour nursing care as well as physical, occupational and speech therapies that aim to restore functional ability and quality of life.