Physician Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Competitive Salary

Job Description

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LifePoint Rehabilitation, in partnership with Common Spirit- St. Catherine Hospital , is seeking a dynamic Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for its 10-bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in Garden City, Kansas .

This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician passionate about inpatient rehabilitation medicine, program development, quality outcomes, and interdisciplinary team leadership.

As Medical Director, you will play a critical role in shaping the growth and success of the rehabilitation program while helping patients regain independence and return to their highest level of function.

Position Highlights

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  Medical Director leadership role for a 10-bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

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  Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team including therapy, nursing, case management, and hospital leadership

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  Opportunity to influence program growth, quality initiatives, and strategic planning

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  Administrative and clinical leadership responsibilities

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  Supportive hospital administration and rehabilitation operations team

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  Flexible practice model combining inpatient rehabilitation care with medical director oversight

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  Employment available through CommonSpirit - St. Catherine Hospital

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About St. Catherine Hospital

Common Spirit- St. Catherine Hospital is a full-service, acute care hospital serving Garden City and the surrounding communities of southwest Kansas. The hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services and is recognized as a regional healthcare destination for western Kansas. The 10-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, neurological disorders, and other medically complex conditions requiring intensive therapy.

About Garden City, Kansas

Garden City offers an outstanding quality of life with:

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  Affordable cost of living

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  Family-friendly community

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  Excellent schools

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  Regional airport access

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  Abundant outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, and golf

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  Easy access to wide-open spaces and a welcoming Midwestern lifestyle

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Qualifications:

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   MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license and good standing in the state of practice.

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   Board certified and maintaining certification through a nationally recognized specialty board.

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   Eligible for and in good standing with the hospital medical staff.

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   Demonstrated training and experience in rehabilitation medicine through one of the following:

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      Completion of a PM&R residency;

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      Completion of a rehabilitation fellowship; or

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      At least two years of experience managing inpatient rehabilitation patients as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

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