PM&R (Physiatry) Physician Opportunity - AdventHealth Waterman (Central Florida)

AdventHealth Medical Group is searching for a dynamic, motivated PM&R physician to join our program located at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, Florida – approximately 40 minutes from downtown Orlando.  This physician will join our medical director to support furthering excellent clinical work and thus increasing the total number of licensed inpatient rehab beds to 22.

The physiatrist will work with an experienced support team of therapists, skilled nurses and dietitians providing care to neurologic, cardiac, orthopedic and general rehab patients.  A full complement of medical and surgical specialists will also provide care for our patients on this unit. The new PM&R physician would be responsible for acute care consults during the day in addition to helping manage patients on the unit.  A shift model with paid leave days provides for a balanced lifestyle. 

Working with an award winning and committed hospital, a strong employed physician multi-specialty group, a family-centered practice atmosphere, and a competitive benefits / compensation package are just a few of the many reasons why this is an excellent career opportunity to consider.

Requirements

• Ability to receive active Florida medical license
• Board certification (or eligibility) through American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Motivated, self-starter
• Strong communication skills
• “Team player” mentality

Practice Overview

This is an employed opportunity through AdventHealth Medical Group.  This opportunity includes the benefits of call coverage and competitive compensation. Other benefits include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, paid leave days, CME days and allowance, 403b retirement plan, health insurance for physician and family, and relocation allowance. This practice is part of AdventHealth Medical Group. The Medical Group is a sister organization of AdventHealth which employs 900+ physicians in 60+ specialties. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

Hospital Overview

AdventHealth Waterman (formerly Florida Hospital Waterman) is a 300-bed, full-service community hospital located in the heart of Lake County. Founded in 1938 by Frank Waterman, president of the Waterman Fountain Pen Company, the hospital has grown from an 18-bed facility to a leading provider of acute and home health services in Central Florida. The hospital joined the Adventist Health System in 1992 and moved to its current location in 2003. With more than 1,900 employees and over 300 physicians and advanced practice providers on its medical staff, the hospital treats more than 14,000 inpatients a year and treats over 69,000 patients in its Emergency Department annually.

AdventHealth Waterman is located at 1000 Waterman Way in Tavares, Florida, approximately 35 miles northwest of Orlando. Tavares is located within beautiful Lake County, where residents and visitors enjoy the serenity of living among 1,400 lakes for fishing and water sports, all within 60 minutes of the Orlando International Airport and the East Coast beaches.  Gulf Coast beaches are as short as 90 minutes away as well.