Children's Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Medical Director at Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC)

Position: Children’s Rehabilitative Services Medical Director
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Department: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Employment Type: Full-time.

About YRMC

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to our community. Our Children's Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Clinic is a vital part of our commitment to pediatric care, offering specialized services to children with complex rehabilitative needs.

Job Description

YRMC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Children’s Rehabilitative Services Medical Director to lead our CRS Clinic. This crucial role involves:

• Medical Director for Children’s Rehab Services & the Pediatric Sub Specialty Clinic.
• Medical Director Point of Contact for all 4 CRS clinics statewide.
• Point of Contact for 20 providers statewide, including physicians and allied health providers.
• Providing annual medical assessments of CRS patients.
• Coordinating care with CRS subspecialists.
• Collaborating with the State on regulatory, insurance, and other matters.
• Working with community providers and assessing community needs.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans for children with rehabilitative needs.
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Mentoring and supervising medical staff.
• Engaging in community outreach and education.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Scheduled to see patients Monday – Friday
• Full metabolic clinic day
• Completes comprehensive assessments on all CRS members annually. These are complex patients who receive services statewide, reviewing clinic notes from both internal and external visits.
• Available daily for subspecialists to discuss cases, lab work, orders, etc.
• Reviews clinic notes statewide to ensure comprehensive patient assessments, which are utilized by the ED, pediatric hospitalists, and other subspecialists.
• Facilitates the CRS multidisciplinary craniofacial clinic, which meeting monthly.
• Initiated the Pediatric Metabolic Clinic
• Advocates for PCH to receive cardiology powershare, simplifying the reading of pediatric echos.
• Works with insurance companies to address service denials, including surgeries.
• Participates in Healthy Kids after hours and collaborates and Wellness Team.
• Provides updates to community providers, including presentations on obesity management for primary care providers.
• Available at all times to take calls from the ED, pediatricians, pediatric hospitalists, etc., offering extensive experience and infectious disease expertise.
• Assists PCPs in obtaining guardianship applications for children with complicated conditions.

What we offer:

• Guaranteed base salary and comprehensive benefits package
• wRVU production with no cap
• At-Risk Performance quality incentive: 5% of base salary
• Relocation stipend
• 35 days Paid Time off (PTO)
• 6 paid holidays
• CME reimbursement up to $5k annually
• Professional fee reimbursement up to $3500 annually
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral stipend
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• State-of-the-art facilities and technology
• Access to continuing medical education and training
• J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available

Qualifications

• Medical degree with specialization in Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty.
• Board certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty.
• Clinical experience in pediatric care.
• Prior experience in a medical director or similar leadership role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Willingness to consider J1 and/or H1B candidates.
• Open to new graduate residents/fellows.

Why Join YRMC?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families.
• Engage in a community with a growing need for specialized pediatric care.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about pediatric care and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply for the Children’s Rehabilitative Services Medical Director position at YRMC. Please submit your resume and cover letter to SSchwaderer@yumaregional.org or visit our careers page at yumaregional.org.