What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Physiatrist position at THE CHILDRENS CENTER INC?
Job Details
Job Description
Job Purpose
Our physiatry team is dedicated to both inpatient and outpatient services. A seasoned physiatrist and two nurse practitioners staff the inpatient unit. Patient populations include a wide variety of diagnoses that include TBI, SCI, general deconditioning, pain patients, post-op neurosurgical and orthopedic patients, and oncology patients to name a few. We take pride in our specialty inpatient programming that includes disorders of consciousness, post-op SDR and SCI optimization program. The inpatient program is supported by our own hospitalist team and specialists from Oklahoma Children’s Hospital that consult on our inpatients.
The outpatient team is dedicated toward both general rehabilitation for underlying neurologic disorders as well as multidisciplinary specialty clinics. We have developed a strong clinical partnership with surrounding children’s hospitals that allows us to develop and staff multidisciplinary specialty clinics for spina bifida/spinal cord dysfunction patients, a TBI follow up clinic staffed with neuropsychology, movement disorders clinic, and brachial plexus clinic. The outpatient team includes nursing, case management, nurse coordinators for specialty programs, and social work. There is full-time orthotics support for our inpatient and outpatient population. We also provide a specialty equipment clinic to evaluate DME needs for our patient population.
We are looking for an energetic pediatric physiatrist that has special interest in TBI follow up as well as neuro-oncology patients. We would support interest in an inpatient consultant as well as a general practice that would include tone management such ITB pump management and botulinum toxin injections. Interest in program development and desire to create programs is also encouraged and supported. Research interests and collaborations could be fostered with our in-house research staff as well as collaboration with the CP Research Network and International Pediatric Rehabilitation Collaborative.
Qualifications
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License/Certification/Credential: |
M.D. or D.O. or board eligible/ board certified in Pediatrics and Physical Medicine OR board eligible / board certified in Physical Medicine with Completion of a Fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation |
About Us
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Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.
