PM&R Assoc Med Director Westover Hills, TX

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Westover Hills San Antonio, Texas Are you seeking the next step in your physiatry career with an opportunity to grow into meaningful leadership? Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Westover Hills is seeking a full-time PM&R Associate Medical Director to join our inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital. This role offers the ideal blend of hands-on patient care, collaborative leadership, and schedule autonomy. Encompass Health physicians enjoy a self-directed daily workflow while delivering comprehensive, high-quality inpatient rehabilitation care. Opportunity Highlights Full-time PM&R Associate Medical Director Inpatient rehabilitation setting Self-directed daily workflow Average 15-20 patients per day Monthly Associate Medical Director stipend Well-supported hospital with strong patient volumes and outreach teams Associate Medical Director Role Overview The Associate Medical Director works closely with the Medical Director and hospital leadership to enhance the programmatic quality, clinical excellence, and integrity of the hospitals rehabilitation services. This physician leader plays a pivotal role in optimizing overall clinical care while maintaining an active inpatient practice. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with the Hospital CEO and leadership team to advance the hospitals position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the service area Enhancing patient satisfaction scores to exceed Encompass Health averages and achieve consistent top-tier clinical rankings Developing strong referral relationships with specialists and acute care providers to educate them on the benefits and criteria for inpatient rehabilitation Serving as a visible, accessible, and approachable physician leader for staff, patients, and families Supporting physician engagement, clinical quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration Practice Model The PM&R physician will establish a private practice, including a caseload of medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients. An outpatient rehabilitation practice may be developed if desired. Physician retains 100% of billing and collections Independent billing company relationship Encompass Health hospitals maintain high patient volumes Dedicated, experienced outreach teams identify appropriate inpatient rehabilitation candidates throughout the region Where Youll Practice - San Antonio, Texas Westover Hills is an exclusive, centrally located community within the San Antonio metropolitan area, offering convenient access to top-rated schools, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. Physicians enjoy a high quality of life with proximity to the Texas Hill Country, major cultural attractions, and year-round warm weather. Qualifications MD or DO with active Texas medical license (or willingness to obtain) Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Strong patient-centered commitment to clinical excellence Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Hospital-based physiatry experience preferred, but not required Interest in leadership and community engagement