Physiatrist

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

7d • $300,000 - $350,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physiatrist will serve as Co-Medical Director and provide physical medicine and rehabilitation consultations and care for patients at a 20-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit in Peoria, Illinois. This is a shared Medical Director role with another Physiatrist, using a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule to share consult coverage and patient care. The Physiatrist will be employed by Mary Free Bed Medical Group.

The role provides professional medical services in physiatry, medical leadership for the treatment team, and oversight and education for students, residents, and mid-level providers. The Physiatrist maintains medical records and hospital privileges, participates in quality initiatives and program development, and supports the unit’s financial viability. The role also includes professional education, community outreach, collaboration with network and regional hospitals, and promoting new knowledge, preferably through peer-reviewed publications.

The position requires an M.D. or D.O., board certification or eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, an Illinois medical license, and current BLS certification. The posted annual pay range is $300,000–$350,000. Mary Free Bed offers a comprehensive benefits program; eligibility and benefits may vary by position.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Board certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• State of Illinois medical license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess patient data and address age-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing new treatment programs and treatment paradigms.
• Experience in the medical rehabilitation of seriously ill patients.
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical services in physiatry to patients of the Carle Health–Proctor Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
• Maintain medical records in a timely manner and cooperate with billing, peer review, and compliance programs.
• Provide oversight and education for students, residents, and mid-level providers.
• Maintain staff privileges at Carle Health and mutually agreed-upon other hospitals, including required medical record completion, committee service, compliance, and citizenship duties.
• Identify and promote opportunities to improve care and actively participate in Mary Free Bed quality initiatives.
• Monitor developments in the specialty and promote new programs that meet program criteria.
• Provide medical leadership to treatment teams and promote harmonious and effective team functioning.
• Model professional behavior.
• Promote understanding of Mary Free Bed capabilities and services among medical professionals and patient populations through professional education, discharge planning conferences, hospital team participation, community outreach, and programming.
• Promote the financial viability of the Carle Health–Proctor Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
• Promote the development and dissemination of new knowledge, preferably in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and behavioral standards; encourage, coach, and monitor these standards in team members.
• Promote teamwork and direct communication with coworkers and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
• Identify problems and seek solutions, promote patient and family satisfaction, and participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report on customer service.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), paid time off, and life insurance.
• Provider Group Incentive Program and High-Performing Physician Productivity Incentive Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree