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Form of workTHE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern Illinois is a joint venture hospital with Encompass Health and BJC Healthcare. This is a 40-bed freestanding rehabilitation hospital in the beautiful community of Shiloh, Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis. Excellent state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated staff make this an outstanding opportunity for an experienced PM&R Medical Director.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
The PM&R Medical Director role is an important leadership position that integrates both administrative direction and daily patient care. We are seeking an experienced physician with an interest in growing a practice to serve the patients of the Southern Illinois and greater St. Louis area.
- Medical Director Stipend paid monthly
- Average patient caseload of 15-20
- Independent physician model with high earnings potential
- Flexible daily schedule
- Subspecialty consultants
- Encompass Health marketing teams to build census
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
Shiloh is just across the river from St. Louis in the lovely southern Illinois community. Excellent livability and only 25 minutes to the excitement of the big city! Shiloh is a peaceful community that offers a variety of real estate, outdoor activities, and easy travel.
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 AN ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOSPITAL?
- High Income potential
- High patient volumes
- Flexible schedule
- Marketing teams build census for your practice
- Newest rehabilitation technology
