Physician

PhysicianPhysician is responsible for providing professional medical services in the specialty of Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) to the patients of Mary Free Bed Kalamazoo. The medical services provided are within the mission, vision and values of the parent corporation, the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesProvides professional medical services in the specialty of physiatry to patients of Mary Free Bed Kalamazoo in the following areas: Inpatient, Outpatient, and Consult ResponsibilitiesTimely consultations at referring hospitals and facilitiesInvasive procedures within the normal scope of physiatry practice when adequate credentials and procedural guidelines including staff education are establishedMaintains medical records in a timely fashion and cooperates with billing, peer review and compliance programsProvides oversight and education for students, residents, and any mid-level providersMaintains 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 initiativesMonitors developments in specialty field and promotes new programs that meet new program criteriaProvides medical leadership to treatment team treating assigned patients and promotes harmonious and effective team functioningModels professional behaviorEnhances 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 organization.Promotes the financial viability of the organization.Promotes the development and dissemination of new knowledge, preferably in peer reviewed journalsWe'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, togetherCustomer Service ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate 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.Responsibilities in Quality ImprovementContribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.Essential Job QualificationsM.D. or D.O. degree.Board certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & RehabilitationState of Michigan Medical LicenseCurrent BLS CertificationCompletion of Brain Injury FellowshipPreferred Job QualificationsExperience in developing new treatment programs and new treatment paradigmsExperience in the medical rehabilitation of seriously ill patientsPublished research in peer reviewed journalsPhysical Requirements for Essential Job QualificationLevels: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: MajorityTraverse or move around work location: NoneUse keyboard: FrequentlyOperate or use department specific equipment: NoneAscend/Descend equipment or ladder: NonePosition self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: NoneReceive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: FrequentlyTransport, position, and/or exert force:Up to 10 pounds: OccasionallyUp to 25 pounds: NoneUp to 50 pounds: NoneUp to 75 pounds: NoneMore than 100 pounds: NoneOther weight: Up to___ pounds _____Other: NoneConsistent 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.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.