Medical Director- Physiatrist (PM&R) | Rehabilitation Hospital of Aiken

About the Role

Physician will report to the Chief Medical Officer for clinical matters and the Hospital Chief Executive Officer or their designee for administrative matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical services on a full-time basis to patients of assigned hospital(s), including rounding and consultations.
• Collaborate with facility leadership, staff, and other practitioners to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care policies and procedures.
• Identify, evaluate, and address medical and clinical concerns affecting patient care, quality of life, or service provision.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with physical and/or cognitive impairment and disability, including:
  • Diagnosis and treatment of painful or functionally limiting conditions.
  • Management of co-morbidities and co-impairments.
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic injection procedures and electro-diagnostic medicine.
  • Prevention of complications from secondary conditions.
• Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions per Medical Staff Policy.
• Perform physical examinations for pain, weakness, and numbness (neuromuscular and musculoskeletal) and prescribe treatment plans.
• Admit patients to inpatient or other levels of care for treatment.
• Perform general history and physical examinations, pre-admission assessments, and Day 4 Plan of Care reviews.
• Approve pre-admission screenings and supervise medical and comprehensive rehabilitation goals.
• Provide prompt, courteous, and competent professional services in accordance with accepted standards.
• Prepare and maintain complete and accurate medical records, including:
  • Pre-Admission Screenings (PAS).
  • Individualized Plan of Care (IPOC).
  • Leading interdisciplinary team conferences.
  • Progress notes with face-to-face visits.
  • Admission orders and IRF-PAI documentation.
• Perform administrative services as reasonably required.
• Assist with medical education, including curriculum development, supervision, performance evaluations, rounds, lectures, and continuing education for medical, nursing, and therapy staff.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current state medical license.
• Completion of an ACGME or AOA-accredited residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Current certification or active participation in the certification process by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (preferred).
• Prior experience as a Medical Director or in a leadership role (preferred).
• Current practice in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Skills

• Inclusiveness.
• Stewardship and resource management.
• Communication and decision-making.
• Problem-solving and quality improvement.
• Teamwork and strategic planning.
• Staff education and management.