Physiatrist - Brain Injury

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Physiatrist provides professional medical services in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to patients of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The position reports to the Chief Medical Officer. The position also includes serving as Project Co-Director, Co-Principal Investigator, and Medical Director for Brain Injury Research under the John F. Butzer Center for Research and Innovation. The Project Co-Director will assist in planning, developing, and preparing an application for the TBI Model Systems with Co-Director Allan Kozlowski, Ph.D., and Research Administrator Ashley Fife, MPH. Work includes project development, site and module planning, feasibility testing of database enrollment and follow-up, co-publication of current work, manuscript preparation, publication, and grant application preparation. The role provides oversight of clinical project aspects, participates in research meetings, and assists with analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree.
Board certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
State of Michigan Medical License.
Current BLS Certification.
Completion of a Brain Injury Fellowship.

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 physiatry services to inpatients, outpatients, and clinic patients.
Provide timely consultations at referring hospitals and facilities.
Perform invasive procedures within the normal scope of physiatry practice when appropriate credentials and procedural guidelines, including staff education, are established.
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 Mary Free Bed and mutually agreed-upon hospitals, including completing medical records, committee service, compliance, and other duties required to maintain privileges.
Identify and promote opportunities to improve care and actively participate in quality initiatives.
Monitor developments in the specialty and promote new programs that meet program criteria.
Provide medical leadership to treatment teams and promote effective team functioning.
Model professional behavior.
Promote awareness of Mary Free Bed’s capabilities and services among medical professionals and patient populations through professional education, discharge planning conferences, participation in hospital and rehabilitation teams, community outreach, and related activities.
Promote the financial viability of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.
Promote the development and dissemination of new knowledge, preferably in peer-reviewed journals.
Assist with planning, developing, and preparing a TBI Model Systems application, including project background, site and module planning, and feasibility testing of database participant enrollment and follow-up.
Participate in research meetings; assist with manuscript preparation, publication, grant writing, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results; and provide oversight for clinical aspects of the research project.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and behavioral standards, and encourage, coach, and monitor these standards in team members.
Promote teamwork and direct communication, 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 customer service.
Treat people with dignity and respect, support opportunity and talent development, foster welcoming experiences, take action against discrimination, honor differences, and educate staff, patients, and communities.