Physician - Medical Director - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

About the role

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is seeking an additional board eligible/board certified physiatrist for a full-time faculty position with training and interest in Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at a free-standing, community-based rehabilitation hospital.

Responsibilities

• Special interest in medical management of rehabilitation needs for patients during inpatient rehabilitation including medically complex, neurologic and orthopedic diagnoses.
• Ambulatory clinics are available, but not required for this position.
• Excellent clinical skills and a strong interest in education and/or research.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Provide visible physician leadership, clinical oversight, and regulatory stewardship to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered inpatient rehabilitation care while advancing performance, culture, growth, and reputation.
• Manage inpatient rehabilitation unit service, inpatient consultation service, along with teaching and scholarly activity.
• Collaborate with referring services and other departments as appropriate to ensure transitions across the continuum of care.
• Establish a community-based consultation service at other locations as appropriate.
• Lectures to PM&R residents and students.
• Attend Grand Rounds as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Chair.

Qualifications

• MD or DO Board eligible/ board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings.

Benefits And Compensation

• Recent increase in overall compensation package.
• Generous retirement contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• CME allowance.
• LTD/STD and life insurance.
• Professional liability coverage.

About The University Of Kansas Hospital

The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The mission is to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.

Time Type

Full time