Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation in Lubbock TX

SOUTH PLAINS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital, a partnership with Encompass Health in Lubbock, is seeking an inpatient physician to join this excellent freestanding rehabilitation hospital staff. 

With a recent bed expansion and continued growth, this is an opportunity to step into a well-established, high-quality program with strong clinical support and long-term leadership potential. 

Our hospital delivers comprehensive physical rehabilitation services supported by a highly skilled interdisciplinary team, engaged physician partners, and advanced rehabilitation technology—ensuring exceptional outcomes for every patient. 

PHYSICIAN INPATIENT DESCRIPTION HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time Inpatient Physician interested in a physical rehabilitation career. This opportunity has a great financial package available including relocation and an income guarantee. We have a collegial physician staff with excellent  subspecialty consultants. Our unique self-directed physician model allows for a flexible daily schedule, Monday through Friday, so you can create a practice for your own work-life balance. Future growth path for physician leadership with our national footprint of rehabilitation hospitals.

• Full relocation + Income Guarantee
• Inpatient census of ~ 20 patients
• Shared call and weekend coverage
• Flexible, self-directed daily workflow
• Monday to Friday. No 7 day on/off shifts and no night shifts.
• Program Directorship Options

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE - LUBBOCK TEXAS

Lubbock is one of the fastest-growing cities of its size in Texas. With year-round dynamic and diverse events and attractions to choose from, Lubbock is sure to please. Explore the celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, check out the vibrant arts community, savor eclectic food and sample world-famous craft beer. With a hit-list of uniquely West Texas adventures to choose from, Lubbock makes for a place like no other. Find yourself at the intersection of creativity and culture and make your way to LBK!

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO with Texas medical license or ability to obtain Texas license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine or relevant specialty.
• New Grads are welcome
• Patient-centered commitment to excellence
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Collaborative workstyle

WHY ENCOMPASS HEALTH?

• Self-directed career path
• Flexible schedules
• Impactful practice
• High income potential
• Physician leadership pathway

At South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of UMC and Encompass Health, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Lubbock, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. This is a beautiful 40-bed hospital with all private rooms.

Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.

Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.

*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.