PM&R Associate Med Director - Houston, TX

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF CYPRESS

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress has an opportunity for a PM&R Associate Medical Director physician for inpatient care. We are seeking a BC/BE PM&R physician to join one of our top hospitals in Texas. Our 60 bed hospital holds Joint Commission Disease Specific Certifications in Stroke, Parkinsons, Amputee, Hip Fx, Wound Care, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. 

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time Associate Medical Director with a commitment to the community of Houston, TX.

• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Self-directed daily workflow
• See 15-20 patients immediately
• 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.

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.