PMR Medical Director Bakersfield CA

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIA

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield is a 86-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services. Our hospital provides 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 leader interested in building a practice and growing with the Bakersfield community. This opportunity has a great financial package available including income guarantee and full relocation.

• Join other PM&R 
• Shared call 
• See 15-20 patients immediately
• Attending inpatient caseload
• 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 – BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIA

Bakersfield is a thriving Central Valley California city. No longer is it a pass-through, it is a destination. Living in Bakersfield is affordable with easy travel distance to all that California has to offer. Emerging growth, hip food and cocktail establishments, and a mix of quirky traditions are giving this city a unique personality.

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

At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. An 86 bed freestanding hospital serving California and the greater Bakersfield area, we are a leading provider of rehabilitation after stroke, spinal cord injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

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.

*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.