Physician - Medical Director - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Kansas Health System, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is seeking an additional board eligible/board certified physiatrist for full time faculty position with training and interest in Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at a free-standing, community-based rehabilitation hospital. Applicants will be hired at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Professor (tenure or non-tenure track) based on experience. All faculty are required to take an active role in our integrated residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Requirements

MD or DO
Board eligible/ board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Nice To Haves

Special interest in medical management of rehabilitation needs for patients during inpatient rehabilitation including medically complex, neurologic and orthopedic diagnoses.
Ambulatory clinics are available, but not required for this position.
Excellent clinical skills and a strong interest in education and/or research.
Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings.

Responsibilities

Provide visible physician leadership, clinical oversight, and regulatory stewardship to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered inpatient rehabilitation care while advancing performance, culture, growth, and reputation.
Management of inpatient rehabilitation unit service, inpatient consultation service, along with teaching and scholarly activity.
Collaborate with referring services and other departments as appropriate to ensure transitions across the continuum of care.
Establish a community-based consultation service at other locations as appropriate.
Lectures to PM&R residents and students.
Attend Grand Rounds as scheduled.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by Chair.