Physiatrist - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Physiatrist Position at Mary Free Bed

Physiatrist in this position will serve as Medical Director and provide PM&R consults and care for patients at a 17-bed rehabilitation unit in Crown Point, IN. This will be a shared Medical Director role with another Physiatrist working a 7 days on/7 days off schedule. In addition, we are seeking 2 staff Physiatrist's to share a 7 days on/7 days off schedule to share consults coverage and care for patients on the rehab unit. Physiatrist will be employed by Mary Free Bed Medical Group which offers an excellent salary and benefit package- including a Provider Group Incentive Program & High-Performing Physician Productivity Incentive Program.

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
• Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Provides professional medical services in the specialty of physiatry to patients of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Maintains medical records in a timely fashion and cooperates with billing, peer review and compliance programs. Provides oversight and education for students, residents, and any mid-level providers. Maintains staff privileges at MFB, and mutually agreed upon other hospitals, including the duties required to maintain those privileges such as medical record completion, committee service, compliance, citizenship, etc. Identifies and promotes opportunities for improvement of care and actively participates in MFB quality initiatives. Monitors developments in specialty field and promotes new programs that meet new program criteria. Provides medical leadership to treatment team treating assigned patients and promotes harmonious and effective team functioning. Models professional behavior. Enhances knowledge and understanding of capabilities and services of MFB among medical professionals and patient populations through regular participation in professional education sessions with network partners, discharge planning conferences at regional acute care hospitals, participation in ICU and other Rehab teams at network and regional acute care hospitals and similar activities, community outreach and programming opportunities presented or promoted by the Hospital. Promotes the financial viability of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Promotes the development and dissemination of new knowledge, preferably in peer reviewed journals. We'll embrace all people by: Treating everyone with dignity and respect. Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed. Growing talent and people. Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Taking action against discrimination. Honoring our differences and how we collaborate. Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for. Restoring hope and freedom, together.

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Board certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• State of Indiana Medical License
• Current BLS Certification

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience in developing new treatment programs and new treatment paradigms
• Experience in the medical rehabilitation of seriously ill patients
• Published research in peer reviewed journals

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification:

Levels:

None (No specific requirements)

Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: Majority

Traverse or move around work location: None

Use keyboard: Frequently

Operate or use department specific equipment: None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally

Up to 25 pounds: None

Up to 50 pounds: None

Up to 75 pounds: None

More than 100 pounds: None

Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____

Other: None

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.