Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician

Our organization is looking for a dedicated Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician to become a part of our esteemed team within the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. We are proud to collaborate with a specialized facility that provides exceptional rehabilitation services for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 21.

We prioritize delivering top-notch care in a welcoming environment, supported by board-certified physicians and a team of specially trained professionals who ensure that every child's medical needs are addressed with skill, compassion, and respect.

Our organization is affiliated with a leading medical center and educational institution, committed to providing comprehensive care at an unparalleled level of clinical excellence. Serving as the primary tertiary referral center in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, we cater to a population nearing 4 million.

For over a century, we have been devoted to advancing health care, research, and education. Our children’s hospital has recently undergone significant expansion, featuring state-of-the-art facilities that incorporate the latest advancements in technology and patient care. Additionally, we have enhanced our research capabilities through the establishment of a new collaborative research center and program funding.

We are dedicated to integrating a faith-based approach to holistic health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to embody the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ, striving to "make man whole." Our core values include Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

• Provide inpatient acute rehabilitation services for patients aged 0 to 21, including a new program for infants transitioning from the NICU who may face feeding challenges, delayed milestones, or anxiety with handling.
• Engage in outpatient practice primarily focused on conditions such as cerebral palsy and spasticity management (including ITB and Botulinum), with opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary clinics, including the Home Ventilator clinic, Hypertonicity/SDR clinic, Spina Bifida program, high-risk infant program, and Muscular Dystrophy clinic.
• Contribute to the PMR residency program through teaching opportunities.
• Participate in research initiatives supported by the PMR department, including potential projects related to the new Totally Infants’ Program.

• On-call Duties: Participation in the on-call pool for Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation units/teams may be required, depending on availability and necessity.
• Work Hours: Standard hours are typically from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with earlier hours on Fridays.
• Patient Interaction: Average visit durations are approximately 20-30 minutes for follow-ups and 30-40 minutes for new patients, with flexibility for new hires.

The starting base salary for this position ranges from $210,000 to $250,000, adjusted based on experience and faculty rank. This figure does not include variable compensation or additional productivity incentives and is subject to departmental compensation policies. Detailed discussions regarding compensation will occur during the recruitment process.

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous retirement contributions
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Competitive vacation and sick leave
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) days and funding
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Federal loan repayment options (if eligible)

For further details on loan forgiveness options, please refer to the relevant resources.

Note: A California residency is required upon the start date for this position. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.