PM&R Inpatient Med Dir Fort Meyers

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers will be a 60-bed acute rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive, inpatient rehabilitation services designed to return patients to leading active and independent lives.
Hospital is tentatively scheduled to open February of 2025

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time PM&R Medical Director leader interested in building a practice and growing with the Florida community. This opportunity has a great financial package available including income guarantee and full relocation.

• Join other PM&R physicians
• Shared call 1:4
• See 15-20 patients immediately
• Attending inpatient caseload
• Effective Marketing teams based at 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 – FORT MEYERS FLORIDA

With no state tax, great beaches, history, weather, culture, and entertainment, you surely won’t find anything less than a great time. Fort Meyers is long beaches, fun, art, food, music, observances, and other cultural aspects are tightly infused within the city's character.

The city is also blooming with a spectacular art scene where you can access a wide variety of theaters, galleries, museums, and performing-arts conservatories. For those looking to get active outdoors, Fort Meyers offers several lush parks perfect for jogging, playing sports, working out, doing yoga, boating, surfing, and family activities.

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