PM&R Physician - Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab – PM&R Physician

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Alliance Attending Physician is responsible for providing high quality patient care to inpatients and outpatients as assigned. This position will rotate. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. In addition to operating a 262-bed flagship hospital in downtown Chicago and wholly owned DayRehab and outpatient clinics across Chicagoland, the organization extends its reach and expands patient access to comprehensive rehabilitation services through its Global Network of alliance hospitals.

Since 2023, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has brought its expertise to Detroit through a partnership with Henry Ford Health. Currently, the organization provides management of inpatient rehabilitation and medical-surgical therapy at various Henry Ford Health community hospitals. Upon opening in 2029, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab will occupy the top three floors of Henry Ford Health’s patient tower — a 72-bed, state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility. This position will practice at our HFH partnership.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab physicians champion a life-changing mission and vision. They contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces hope, compassion, discovery, collaboration and commitment to excellence. Together, they advance human ability.

VISION:

• Supports the Institutional and Program Vision. Is able to articulate and communicate the vision broadly.

QUALITY:

• Assumes responsibility for patients’ clinical quality, safety, outcomes, and satisfaction.

• Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement through use of Continuous Quality Improvement and Lean principles.

• Actively participates in assigned organizational and Medical Committee work.

MARKETING:

• Participates in marketing efforts and developing and maintaining referral sources.

SCIENCE, ACADEMICS, AND RESEARCH:

• Advocates a scientific approach to patient care delivery.

• Advances the academic mission of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab by providing an environment of lifelong learning for staff and maintaining strong relationships with academic initiatives at professional organizations. The Attending may also pursue scholarly activity through scientific presentations and publications.

• Participates in research and medical education activities, including teaching medical students and residents, Grand Rounds, continuing education programs and in-service training programs.

• Assists in Fellowships training as appropriate.

• Cultivates a collaborative and professional work environment that stimulates inquiry, the scientific method and continuous improvement.

PRACTICING PHYSICIAN:

• Ensures evidenced-based scientific approach to patient care delivery and collaborates with clinicians and scientists in pediatric rehabilitation clinical research.

• Participates in rehabilitation research when opportunities arise.

• Collaborates with leaders and staff in other Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Programs to facilitate achieving overall organizational goals.

• Serves as a practicing physician and provides medical leadership to the interdisciplinary team.

• Ensures appropriateness and effectiveness of treatment plan; oversees and coordinates the involvement of physicians, nursing and allied health staff to resolve complex medical problems.

• Participates in assigned medical staff committees, chairing as appropriate.

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interests of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

• Reports directly to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Vice President, Chief Medical Affairs (Henry Ford Health).

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: 

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Additional details regarding Shirly Ryan AbilityLab: Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

• Licensed to practice medicine in Michigan.

• Successful completion of a residency program with Board Certification or Board Eligible in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

• Prescriptive authority and DEA licensure.

• Excellent communications and interdisciplinary skills required, including proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, referring parties, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

• Department: Neurology - Clinical

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.