Physical Medicine Rehab

About the role

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician will join CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska, as part of a collaborative, multispecialty team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation services
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with functional impairments resulting from neurological, orthopedic, traumatic, and medically complex conditions
• Serve patients throughout a regional referral network with a catchment area exceeding 300,000 residents
• Manage patients within a 14-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit while collaborating with hospitalists who provide co-management support
• Maintain an average inpatient census of 8 to 10 patients
• Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans focused on maximizing patient independence and functional outcomes
• Collaborate closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nursing staff, case managers, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Partner with specialists across Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, and other service lines to provide coordinated care
• Participate in the ongoing growth and development of rehabilitation services throughout the region
• Utilize EPIC as the integrated electronic medical record in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Practice within an environment that supports autonomy, flexibility, and professional growth
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care

Requirements

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Completion of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
• Valid Nebraska medical license or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Nebraska
• Nebraska DEA registration or eligibility to obtain

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation medicine preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage with tail coverage
• Opportunity to join a well-established rehabilitation program

Pay and Recognition

• Balanced Life
• Well-Being
• Financial Future
• Dependent Care