Medical Director Physician

Physical Med and Rehab Physician (PM&R) / Physiatry-Medical Director Kansas City KS

We are seeking a compassionate provider to lead our interdisciplinary clinical team in delivering exceptional patient care at our Rehabilitation Hospital/care facility. The Physician will provide coverage as our hospitalist-based physician and medical director, overseeing practice management, mid-level providers, clinical and non-clinical staff, and their clinical responsibilities.

A rotational schedule with another provider offers shifts ranging from 5-6 hours (dependent on efficiency), promoting a balanced work-life schedule. This position offers excellent work-life balance with flexible starting and ending times, along with APP support, scribe assistance for documentation, and a partnership track opportunity. We also provide a robust hourly compensation and benefit package, including

• History and Physical Exams: Examine patients and their medical records, pertinent documents/imaging/labs/tests
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays, etc.)
• Review and approve rehabilitation care plans as needed
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team and patient care conferences
• Diagnosis, management, and treatment of acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic conditions, evaluation of current therapies, health maintenance, health promotion, illness prevention education, and counseling, and management of urgent care matters
• Prescribe medications
• Write referrals and consult other physicians for comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate records and schedules: Establishes and maintains a system for tracking and coordinating the designated patient caseload and their progress throughout the entire acute or chronic episode of care
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics, and prevention - teaching and counseling to patients and families
• Collaboration with the healthcare team: Monitors, evaluates, and communicates relevant data regarding clinical problems consulting physicians and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team
• Oversee patients' overall health: Identify opportunities for each patient's needs relative to his/her age, monitors progress of patients, and collaborates with other team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Identifies and addresses potential deterrents to compliance with treatment regime.
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
• Follows up with patients if they are discharged to assess if needs are being met and determines if additional follow-up care is required.
• Assure the provision of patient services while on duty
• Collaborate closely with the leadership regarding operational policies and procedures that may impact patient care
• Attend monthly meetings as required
• Review and approve rehabilitation care plans as needed and actively participate in interdisciplinary team and patient care conferences

Requirements:

Skills:

• Valid Medical license in KS
• MD/DO BCBE in Physical Medicine and Rehab (PM&R) / Physiatry
• Federal DEA and possess or eligible for Kansas Controlled Substance Certificate.
• ACLS Certified

Schedule:

• Full time
• Flexible shifts (5-6 Hours per Day)

Salary (range):

• $400,000 (Compensation with Med Director Stipend, Shift pay, and bonuses is well over $400K)

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance based on FTE status
• Bonus opportunities
• Retirement plan with match
• CME Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off - full time
• Malpractice (part or full time), Licensure, & DEA coverage (full time)
• Partnership Track available
• Referral plan
• An excellent work schedule
• APP support and scribe support if needed for documentation prep
• Travel-related expenses, covered
• Streamlined licensing and credentialing support
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement

Salary : $400,000