Physiatrist

rovidence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Medical Center invites a BC/BE Physiatrist with interest in neurorehabilitation to join a well-established outpatient physiatry group affiliated with a regional IRF and PM&R residency training program. We have a collegial interdisciplinary group of physiatrists and neurologists, including 9 faculty physiatrists and 24 physiatry residents, along with on-site outpatient speech, occupational, and physical therapy services. The physiatrist in this position will focus on outpatient neuorehabilitation care, including providing continuity of care for patients discharging from our IRF and spasticity management. They will have opportunities for varied outpatient physiatry practice in a non-profit regional referral center. They will also educate future leaders in physiatry and be eligible for clinical faculty appointments.

• Primarily outpatient clinical practice focused on general neurorehabilitation.
• Approximately 1 day per week of consult coverage.
• Options for inpatient-outpatient blended practice available.
• Opportunities are available to develop other sub-specialized areas of clinical practice, in alignment with applicant interests and community needs. Our outpatient clinic serves patients with a broad range of diagnoses including stroke, TBI, SCI, complex medical and orthopedic rehabilitation, and neuromuscular conditions including ALS and muscular dystrophy. The applicant in this position will be supported by subspecialty providers with expertise in TBI, SCI, EMG and neuromuscular medicine.
• Board-certification/Board eligibility in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is required.
• Experience in spasticity management including chemodenervation and baclofen pump management required.
• Ultrasound (MSK/neuromuscular) experience preferred but not required.
• Teach residents and medical students in clinic or on the consult service.
• Weekend inpatient call coverage is shared among members of the group (6-8 weekends per year). Residents provide on-site 24/7 call coverage with attending available by phone.
• Eligibility for clinical faculty appointment at WSU Elson S Floyd College of Medicine and University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Research opportunities with Washington State University (WSU), University of Washington, Eastern Washington University, University of Idaho, University of Montana, and Gonzaga University are available.
• Compensation is between $259,987 and $362,315 per year
• The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, or extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Where You’ll Work

As the flagship rehabilitation hospital for Providence, St. Luke’s is the largest freestanding medical rehabilitation facility in the inland northwest. Patients from throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Alaska, and other locations come to St. Luke’s to receive comprehensive rehabilitation services. It’s home to a vibrant, ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program with 18 resident physicians as well as renowned and globally recognized leaders in rehabilitation medicine.

Where You’ll Live

Spokane, in eastern Washington, offers a high quality of life to its 208,000 residents, with some of the nation’s cleanest air and water, responsible development and a mild, four-season climate. Its affordable housing, growing arts and theater community and excellent higher education campuses make it a prime destination for families and working professionals. Outdoor enthusiasts relish Spokane’s prime location, with over 60 miles of biking and hiking trails, exceptional skiing and whitewater rafting.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission – to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 25594