PM&R Physician | Sussex Rehab Hospital

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Medical Officer for clinical matters and the Hospital Chief Executive Officer or designee for administrative matters.
• 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.
• Perform evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, and management of 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.
• Conduct physical examinations for pain, weakness, and numbness (neuromuscular and musculoskeletal) and develop 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 and treatment plans.
• Provide prompt, courteous, and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted standards.
• Perform administrative services as reasonably required.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records, including:
  • Pre-Admission Screenings (PAS).
  • Individualized Plan of Care (IPOC).
  • Leading interdisciplinary team conferences.
  • Progress Notes (including face-to-face visits).
  • Admission Orders.
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI).

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current state medical license.
• Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA-accredited Residency training program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Current certification or active participation in the examination process for certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (preferred).
• Current practice in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Skills

• Inclusiveness.
• Stewardship and Resource Management.
• Communication.
• Decision-Making.
• Problem-Solving.
• Quality Improvement.
• Teamwork.
• Strategic Planning and Organizing.

Responsibilities (Staff Education & Management)

• Assist with medical education as requested, including:
  • Curriculum development.
  • Supervision and performance evaluations.
  • Daily rounds, lectures, demonstrations, and informal discussions.
  • Continuing education for attending Medical Staff, nursing staff, and therapy staff.