PM&R Medical Director - Encompass Health of Atlanta, GA

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Atlanta is a new Rehabilitation hospital with our joint-venture partner Piedmont Hospital. Situated as hospital-in-hospital setting, the 40-bed hospital will be completed and accepting patients by April 2024. Encompass Health rehabilitation hospitals provide a wide range of physical rehabilitation services. Our network of highly skilled physicians, dedicated staff, and the most innovative rehabilitation technology, will ensure that all patients have access to the highest quality care.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time PM&R Medical Director who is interested in building a practice and leading the way in the Atlanta community. 

• Medical Director Stipend
• Attending Patient Caseload 15-20
• Shared Call
• Excellent Subspecialty Support

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE - Atlanta, GA

World-class restaurants, festive nightlife, professional sports teams, and an abundance of attractions and events help make Atlanta the center for entertainment in the South. 

Visitors can experience a diverse and thriving cultural scene at the city's many theatres, museums, galleries and concert halls. Explore the state capital's role in historic events at museums like the Atlanta History Center, National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. Experience Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park, an expansive green space with features commemorating the 1996 Summer Olympics. Tour and catch games at Truist Park, home of the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons, and host of the 2019 Super Bowl.

Marvel at the Georgia Aquarium, and taste iconic flavors at the World of Coca-Cola. Explore the city's diverse culinary scene, and see why shoppers love Atlanta for everything from boutiques to antiques. For family fun, romantic getaways, urban adventure, unique events and so much more, Atlanta is a city you'll love visiting again and again. 

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. The 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. 

We know that choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Encompass Health, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Atlanta, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

When you choose Encompass Health for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists; and case managers who work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.