Staff Physiatrist - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
About The Position
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Staff Physiatrist to join its medical team at a 60-bed rehabilitation hospital in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The hospital has inpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care (LTACH) units and treats a diverse caseload, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, other neurologic conditions, orthopedics, amputation, cardiopulmonary conditions, and debility. The physician provides care on the acute inpatient rehabilitation and LTACH units in a consultative role with the hospitalist medicine team while maintaining clinical autonomy. The position offers no call and overnight hospitalist coverage, support from advanced practice providers and hospitalists, and access to multiple clinical consultants. An optional outpatient opportunity is available. Experienced physicians and new graduates are welcome.
Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Current Massachusetts medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Meet all credentialing requirements outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on the acute inpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care units, working consultatively with the hospitalist medicine team while maintaining clinical autonomy.
- Coordinate care with other treatment disciplines and lead interdisciplinary team conferences.
- Communicate with patients and families about medical care.
- Document clinical care in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws, state and federal regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
- Serve on committees as assigned by Administration and the Medical Staff.
- Demonstrate competence in caring for the geriatric population.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- H.S.A. and F.S.A. accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability policies
- Voluntary hospital, critical illness, and accident policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
