PM&R Medical Director Amarillo TX

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF AMARILLO

Coming in 2025! Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo will be a brand-new 50 bed inpatient freestanding rehabilitation hospital. We are a leading provider of inpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology for stroke, brain injury, amputation and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. Our new hospital will offer state-of-the-art rehabilitation technology to ensure all patients receive the highest quality care and best possible outcomes.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time PM&R Medical Director leader interested in building a practice and growing with the Amarillo community.

• Medical Director Stipend
• Independent physician model
• Physician retains patient revenue
• Attending inpatient caseload
• Flexible daily schedule for work-life balance

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 – AMARILLO TX

Amarillo is a classic western city in the Texas Panhandle. It’s a gateway to the vast, trail-lined Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The Cadillac Ranch is an installation of graffiti-decorated cars, partly buried in a field. With art deco and Spanish Revival buildings, the U.S. Route 66–Sixth Street Historic District is a hub for dining and antiques. The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum is dedicated to the famous horse breed. Amarillo, Texas Is A Unique And History-Rich Area Located Where The Southern Plains Meet The Desert. Amarillo And The Surrounding Panhandle Area Are A Unique Blend Of Two American Eras; Working Western Ranches And A Vibrant Twenty-First-Century Economy - Making Amarillo The Perfect Mix Of Old And New Texas Traditions.

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