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Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Encompass Health, O'Fallon, IL, United States

Duration: Full Time


THE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern Illinois is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in Shiloh, IL, providing comprehensive care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic and neurological conditions. Through a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach, the hospital delivers personalized, high-quality rehabilitation focused on helping patients regain independence and return to their daily lives.

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.

  • Monday Friday work schedule
  • High Income potential
  • 15-20 patient volume
  • Attending Caseload
  • Hospitalists cover night & weekend call
  • Medical Director Stipend

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE SHILOH, ILLINOIS

Shiloh, Illinois is a welcoming and family-friendly community located just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Known for its excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and small-town charm, Shiloh offers a high quality of life with easy access to big-city amenities. Residents enjoy local parks, walking trails, shopping, dining, and year-round community events. With a reasonable cost of living and convenient proximity to Scott Air Force Base and major highways, Shiloh is an ideal place to live and work.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • MD or DO with state medical license or willingness to obtain state license
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or related discipline
  • Patient-centered commitment to excellence
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Hospital-based physiatry experience preferred

WHY ENCOMPASS HEALTH?

  • High Income Potential
  • Consistent Patient Volumes
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Medicine and specialty support