Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is currently looking for a Pediatric Rehabilitation Physician to become a part of our dedicated team within the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

We are associated with a premier rehabilitation service provider that specializes in delivering exceptional care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to the age of 21. Our focus is on providing top-notch medical services in a welcoming environment, supported by board-certified physicians and specially trained personnel who ensure that every child's healthcare needs are addressed with skill, empathy, and dignity.

Our organization is linked with a renowned medical center, children's hospital, and medical school, all committed to offering comprehensive care at an unparalleled level of clinical excellence. This medical center stands as the largest tertiary referral facility in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties, serving a community of nearly 4 million residents.

For over a century, we have been devoted to achieving excellence in healthcare, research, and education. We have recently expanded our children's hospital to better serve our community's health requirements by constructing new, state-of-the-art facilities that incorporate the latest advancements in technology and patient care. Additionally, we have enhanced our robust research initiatives through the establishment of a new collaborative research center and program funding.

Our organization is at the forefront of integrating a faith-based approach to holistic healthcare. As a Seventh-day Adventist entity, our mission is to emulate the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ, aiming to "make man whole." Together, we uphold values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Wholeness.

• Inpatient acute rehabilitation for patients aged 0 to 21, including a new initiative for infants transitioning from the NICU who may face feeding challenges, developmental delays, or anxiety related to handling.
• Outpatient practice primarily focused on conditions such as cerebral palsy and spasticity management (including ITB and Botulinum treatments), with opportunities to engage in multidisciplinary clinics like the Home Ventilator clinic (for SMA, MD, and severe CP), Hypertonicity/SDR clinic, Spina Bifida, high-risk infant program, and Muscular Dystrophy clinic.
• Educational opportunities within the PMR residency program.
• Research support available within the PMR department, with the new Totally Infants’ Program at our rehabilitation service offering potential for various ongoing projects.

• On-call Duties: Participation in the on-call pool for Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation units/teams may be required, depending on availability and necessity.
• Working Hours: Generally from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with earlier hours on Fridays.
• Patient Interaction: Typical visit durations are approximately 20-30 minutes for follow-ups and 30-40 minutes for new patients, with flexibility for new hires.

The starting base salary for this position ranges from $210,000 to $250,000, adjusted based on experience and faculty rank. This figure does not encompass variable compensation or additional productivity bonuses and is subject to the specific compensation plans of the department. Further details regarding compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous retirement contributions
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Competitive vacation and sick leave
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) days and funding
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Federal loan repayment options (if eligible)

For additional information regarding loan forgiveness, please refer to the relevant resources on Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

As a California employer, please be aware that residency in California is required by the start date.

This position is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.