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KANSAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health, is seeking a board-certified physiatrist for inpatient Medical Director. Serving Lawrence, Topeka, Manhattan and Emporia, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, Parkinson's disease, trauma and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. Stormont Vail Health is a medium sized integrated delivery system serving a 13-county region in Northeast Kansas. The organization employs  approximately 500 providers including 278  physicians in a multi-specialty setting.  Stormont Vail Health is in its sixth year as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• We are seeking a full time PM&R Medical Director leader interested in building a practice and growing with the Topeka area and region. This opportunity provides an excellent relocation package and generous income guarantee.
• Medical Director stipend paid monthly
• Attending inpatient caseload
• High Earnings potential
• Flexible daily schedule
• Shared call and weekend rotation

ENCOMPASS HEALTH PM&R MEDICAL DIRECTOR DESCRIPTION 

The Medical Director oversees the programmatic quality and integrity of the hospital's rehabilitation services. He/she plays a pivotal role in optimizing the overall clinical care of the hospital while also providing clinical care to patients

Partner with the CEO to advance the hospital's position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the location service area. Enhance hospital's patient satisfaction rankings to exceed the Encompass Health average and achieve a consistent top 10 clinical ranking.

Establish strong relationships with other specialists in the market area to make them aware of the benefits and the criteria for inpatient rehabilitation. Since a patient's opportunity for inpatient rehabilitation is dependent upon referrals from other specialists and acute care providers, the Medical Director's role in educating other clinicians and developing confidence in the hospital's services is critical to the hospital's success and patient access to appropriate services

Develop a known and visible presence within the hospital with a reputation for being accessible and approachable among the staff, patients and families. Medical Director will be generously compensated for administrative services

PM&R Physician will establish a private practice to include a caseload of medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients and an outpatient rehabilitation practice if he or she chooses.  The Physiatrist will set up a relationship with an independent billing company and retain 100% of his/her own billing and collections.  Encompass Health hospitals are extremely busy with high patient volumes - Encompass Health has its own well-trained outreach teams that identify appropriate inpatient rehabilitation candidates from surrounding areas. 

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE - TOPEKA KS

Topeka offers the best in fun, affordable living! From exploring the many family attractions within beautiful Gage Park, to the heart-pounding excitement of the NHRA Kansas Nationals, you will discover Topeka offers many things to do. Drop into the North Topeka Arts District for an amazing First Friday Artwalk filled with all kinds of art, music, food, shopping and fun. Spend a relaxing day on the links, or search for treasures at one of our many antique stores. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO with state medical license of willingness to obtain state license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Patient-centered commitment to excellence
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Inpatient physiatry experience required

WHY ENCOMPASS HEALTH?

• High income potential
• Flexible schedules
• Marketing-driven census
• Medicine and specialty support