Medical Director- Physiatrist (PM&R) | Rehabilitation Hospital of Aiken

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Aiken•Aiken, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director-Physiatrist (PM&R) will provide professional medical services on a full-time basis to patients of assigned hospital(s). This role involves evaluating, diagnosing, consulting, and managing patients with physical and/or cognitive impairments and disabilities. The position requires leading an interdisciplinary team, performing general history and physical examinations, and managing patient care plans. The Medical Director will also be responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with facility leadership to improve patient care policies and procedures. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with medical education for staff.

Requirements

Must possess M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
Must hold current state medical license.
Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Residency training program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Current practice in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Inclusiveness
Stewardship and Resource Management
Communication
Decision-Making
Problem-Solving
Quality Improvement
Teamwork
Strategic Planning and Organizing

Nice To Haves

Current certification or active participation in the examination process leading to certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is preferred.
Prior experience as Medical Director/leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide professional medical services on a full-time basis to patients of assigned hospital(s).
Perform services customarily performed by physicians practicing in physical and rehabilitation medicine, including rounding and consultations.
Collaborate with facility leadership, staff, and other practitioners to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care policies and procedures.
Identify, evaluate, and address medical and clinical concerns affecting patient care, medical care, or quality of life.
Evaluate, diagnose, consult, and manage patients with physical and/or cognitive impairment and disability.
Diagnose and treat patients with painful or functionally limiting conditions.
Manage co-morbidities and co-impairments.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic injection procedures.
Engage in electro-diagnostic medicine.
Focus on the prevention of complications of disability from secondary conditions.
Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with Medical Staff Policy.
Perform physical examinations of pain, weakness, and numbness (neuromuscular and musculoskeletal).
Develop diagnostic plans or prescriptions for treatment, which may include physical agents or other interventions.
Evaluate, prescribe, and supervise medical and comprehensive rehabilitation goals and treatment plans.
Admit patients to inpatient or other levels of care for treatment.
Perform general history and physical examinations.
Perform pre-admission assessments.
Perform day 4 Plan of Care reviews.
Review and approve pre-admission screenings.
Perform prompt, courteous, and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards.
Perform administrative services as reasonably required.
Prepare and maintain complete and accurate medical and other records in compliance with regulatory, legal, and accrediting standards.
Complete and maintain records such as Pre-Admission Screenings (PAS), Individualized Plan of Care (IPOC), Leading the interdisciplinary team conference, Progress Notes (including face-to-face visits), Admission Orders, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI), and other related documents.
Assist with medical education as requested, including curriculum development, supervision, performance evaluations, daily rounds, lectures, demonstrations, informal discussions, and continuing education for attending Medical Staff, nursing staff, and therapy staff.