Chief Medical Officer Opportunity in Central Florida at the Advanced Rehab Institute

Position Summary The Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute is seeking an experienced and visionary physician leader to serve in a dual Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and inpatient rehabilitation physician role at our flagship inpatient rehabilitation facility. This is a unique opportunity to build upon an already established and growing rehabilitation program while helping shape the future direction of rehabilitation services across the organization. The incoming physician leader will partner closely with executive leadership to identify and execute strategic growth initiatives, expand specialty rehabilitation services, and further position the institute as a regional destination for comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the rehabilitation institute Oversee inpatient rehabilitation clinical operations and physician engagement Help shape and implement medical policies and quality standards Expand and enhance specialty rehabilitation programs and services Drive quality initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience Lead growth initiatives and strengthen the institute’s competitive positioning in the market Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Maintain an inpatient rehabilitation clinical practice Practice Highlights: Thriving physician-led, professionally managed healthcare system (inpatient). No outpatient clinic responsibilities Integrated multidisciplinary and subspecialized practice environment Opportunity to participate in teaching and academics. Application in process for ACGME Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program Opportunity to expand an active research and innovation program. Financial Package: Excellent employed compensation package, opportunity to make more based-on productivity. Benefits package includes time away for vacations and conferences, health/vision/dental insurance along with full malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation and retirement savings options. Generous sign-on bonus Annual CME stipend. Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Community Information: Ocoee, Florida No state income tax. Less than 20 minutes from Downtown Orlando Less than 30 minutes from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) Offers direct access to Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions. Our lifestyle options have something for everyone, from the downtown districts for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities with top rated public and private schools. Ample outdoor activities including large public parks for your kids and pets, hiking and biking trails, abundant lake access for kayaking, fishing and paddle-boarding, with Florida’s beautiful beaches only an hour away. Qualifications Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Leadership experience strongly preferred Education: M.D, D.O. Unrestricted FL medical license (or the ability to obtain one) and DEA Facility Description Orlando Health | Health Central Hospital Conveniently located in Ocoee, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital is a 252-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute-care facility serving the residents of west Orange County for more than 70 years. Orlando Health – Health Central provides advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, emergency services, heart and vascular care, neurosciences and stroke care, orthopedics, rehabilitation and minimally invasive robotic surgery. The hospital is home to Joint Commission-certified programs for hip and knee replacement, spine surgery and stroke and is accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Orlando Health – Health Central has earned numerous quality and safety recognitions over the years, including: High Performing Hospitals – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024 Recognized in three areas: diabetes, heart attack, heart failure Top General Hospital – The Leapfrog Group, 2023 A Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, Fall 2023 Get With the Guidelines: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke – American Heart Association, 2023 Target: Stroke Honor Roll Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Get With the Guidelines: Silver Achievement - Heart Failure – American Heart Association, 2023 Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Beacon Awards for Excellence – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Critical Care Unit – Gold Intermediate Critical Care Unit – Gold Gold Seal of Approval/Accreditation, The Joint Commission: Joint Replacement (Hip/Knee) Spine Surgery Stroke Bariatric Center of Excellence accreditation – American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute, formerly Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation, offers advanced inpatient rehabilitation care, services and research for individuals (ages 12 and up) with brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation and other neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions. Patients directly benefit from Orlando Health’s network of services, including specialized physicians, state-of-the-art technology, and diagnostic and treatment services not available at other centers. Demonstrating a commitment to meeting the highest standards in quality, safety and outcome measures, the Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute has received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation programs. To best meet the increasing need for rehabilitative care in Central Florida and beyond, the Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute relocated to a free-standing facility on the Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital campus in October 2023. The new 54-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is distinctively designed to provide high-quality post-acute care for patients requiring medical and rehabilitative services with a seamless transition of care and ease of access to all available programs and services. An interdisciplinary team approach brings together rehabilitation physicians, coordinated therapy and nursing teams, ongoing dietary intervention, care management services and neuropsychology consultation as needed to help patients reach their individual rehabilitation goals at every stage of recovery. Features of the new facility include: All private patient rooms Dedicated therapy space, including three therapy gyms, quiet areas for patients with brain injuries/strokes, bariatric access and an expansive outdoor space for additional therapeutic activity Simulated apartment for activities of daily living, plus an additional training suite with four different home bathing designs Gym with state-of-the-art rehabilitative equipment including body-weight-supported gait systems, robotics for training in arm/hand coordination and walking, and communication assistance technology Specialty programs including Disorders of Consciousness, adolescent rehabilitation and community outreach initiatives as well as continued research in the fields of stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury At Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute, we also understand that the treatment journey continues after a patient leaves an inpatient facility. Our team is here to support that journey through outpatient services that will help each patient meet their individual rehabilitation goals and achieve the highest possible level of independence. Our outpatient centers feature interdisciplinary teams working together to provide top-notch care based on each patient’s unique needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orlando Health