PM&R General Outpatient Physician (M67656)

PM&R Outpatient Generalist Physician (M67656)

VCU Health - Richmond, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit: Provide rehabilitation leadership to the Commonwealth of Virginia with the goal of improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by maximizing independence in living skills, recreation, and employment activities through innovative education, evidence-based research, and outcome-focused patient care.

Chief Purpose of this position:The chief purpose of this position is to provide and advance the patient care, research and teaching missions through direct patient care in the clinic, the conduct of clinical research, and training of residents, medical students and other trainees. Provides general outpatient rehabilitation services.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Primary clinical responsibilities include outpatient rehabilitation (i.e., neurologic, amputation, musculoskeletal, spinal cord injury, polytrauma, etc.). Weekend coverage responsibilities in inpatient rehabilitation (includes work with stroke, amputations, traumatic brain injury and general impairment) or acute hospital consults.
• Be responsible for the proper management and quality of service in the provision of care at the facilities.
• As appropriate serve as an ex-officio member of committees in the facility, giving guidance and assistance when needed.
• Be responsible for the enforcement of the Hospital Medical Staff By-laws and rules, and regulations. Follow faculty medical staff bylaws
• Cooperate with the facility Administrator in the purchase of supplies and equipment and to formulate special regulations and policies applicable to the care of patients. Provide in-services as required.
• Report directly to the Vice Chair for Clinical Practice and meet the needs of the Department as defined by the Vice Chair and Department Chairman.
• Ensure that medical records are reviewed to determine appropriate patient care and regulations for all governing agencies, as needed and as appropriate.
• Be available to contact the referring physician regarding matters of concern related to the care of patients.
• Meet with facility physicians, management staff, and departmental chairmen to facilitate daily interdepartmental working relationships as requested by the department chair.
• Assist the billing professionals in the preparation of appropriate charges for the medical services rendered and in the review of non-reimbursed billings. Meet VCUHS documentation and coding guidelines. Attend required training.
• Assist in the establishment of referral sources for the department.
  
  

Teaching:

• Assist in the supervision of residents, fellows, and other learners in the environment
• Participate in the orientation of each group of house staff and students to the Rehabilitation program
• Assist in establishing the core curriculum including a list of reading material for house staff and students
• Assist in the evaluation of the house staff and students assigned to the facilities after each rotation
  
  

Research:

• Though not a primary function of this job, participate as needed/interested in research activities as well as supporting ongoing and new projects as appropriate in the context of clinical care
  
  

Service:

• Participate in university and department committees as requested
• Contribute to the field of Physiatry overall through professional organizations
  
  

Other:

• Represent the department in official meetings as requested
• Attend scheduled Grand Rounds and staff conferences at MCV Campus and lectures upon occasion as requested
• Maintain practice credentials and completion of education as required by hospital, university, and state practice organization
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• Effective oral and written communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
  
  

Preferred

• Teaching experience at the resident and medical student level.