General Physiatrist - Staff Physician or Medical Director (1.0 FTE) - Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

160d•Onsite

About The Position

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a full-time General Physiatrist to join its Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation team in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role is currently split evenly between the two settings, with flexibility in how time is allocated. Inpatient work includes providing care in an 18-bed acute rehabilitation unit alongside another physiatrist and performing consultations in the intensive care unit and on general medical floors within a Level I adult and pediatric trauma center. Outpatient work involves treating patients with musculoskeletal, spine, neurological, and amputation-related conditions, as well as providing continuity of care for patients transitioning from acute inpatient rehabilitation. Qualified candidates interested in the Medical Director opportunity may also provide physician oversight and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams at Knapp Rehabilitation Center. The leadership work supports clinical excellence, quality initiatives, program development, and strategic growth of rehabilitation services. Specific responsibilities and protected administrative time will be discussed according to the candidate’s interests and experience. The position includes an average call responsibility of one week every six to eight weeks. There are opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows, participate in research, and potentially receive an academic appointment at the University of Minnesota. Hennepin Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a business expense account, academic leave, and professional liability coverage. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The department’s TBI Outpatient Program was the first organization in the world accredited by CARF as a Concussion Specialty Program for Adolescents & Adults. Knapp Rehabilitation Center is an inpatient specialty program serving adolescent and adult patients with conditions including traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple trauma, spinal cord injury, burns, amputations, and other neurological conditions.

Requirements

Possess or be eligible for a current unrestricted license to practice medicine in Minnesota.
Be board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Board-eligible candidates must become board certified within four years of completing the applicable residency, fellowship, or training program.
Hold or be eligible for a current D.E.A. Certificate.
Hold current Life Support Certification or complete the course within two months of hire.
Have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients and families, treatment team members and staff, referring parties, and hospital leadership.

Nice To Haves

Interest in serving as Medical Director of Knapp Rehabilitation Center; candidates must be qualified for the opportunity.
Interest in medical student, resident, or fellow education and research.
Experience or interest relevant to an academic appointment at the University of Minnesota.

Responsibilities

Provide care in an 18-bed acute rehabilitation unit alongside another physiatrist.
Perform hospital consultations in the intensive care unit and on general medical floors within a Level I adult and pediatric trauma center.
Treat outpatients with musculoskeletal, spine, neurological, and amputation-related conditions.
Provide continuity of care for patients transitioning from acute inpatient rehabilitation.
For candidates serving as Medical Director, provide physician oversight and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical excellence, quality initiatives, program development, and strategic growth of rehabilitation services.
Participate in call approximately one week every six to eight weeks.
Contribute to medical student, resident, and fellow education and research opportunities.