PM&R Medical Director in Avondale AZ

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF AVONDALE, AZ

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale AZ is a brand new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that will open in December 2026.  This new state-of-the-art hospital will offer comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services. Encompass Health rehabilitation hospitals offer 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. Relocation and income guarantee packages available for physicians moving from outside the Phoenix area.

• Medical Director stipend + patient encounter revenue
• Shared call with Internal Medicine physicians
• Experienced marketing teams for census building
• 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 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 CEO to advance the hospital’s position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the location service area. Enhance hospital’s 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 Medical Director’s role in educating other clinicians and developing confidence in the hospital’s services is critical to the hospital’s 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 – AVONDALE AZ

The dream location in the Phoenix-metro area! Avondale sits in the hub of exciting districts, easy access to outdoor activities, and central to unique restaurants. Sports fan will have an endless number of college and professional games to attend. Stunning sunsets come standard with your year-round living! 

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

Encompass Health is growing again, and this time, we are coming to your neighborhood in Avondale, AZ. 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. Be sure to check back often as we are constantly updating our open positions.