St. JOHN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL of BROKEN ARROW, OK

St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, is seeking an experienced PM&R physician as Medical Director for this 60 bed independent freestanding hospital. Our hospital provides a wide range of the physical rehabilitation services, a network of highly skilled physicians and therapists, and the most innovative equipment and rehabilitation technology. Our teams work to ensure that all patients have access to the highest quality care.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time PM&R Medical Director leader interested in building a practice and growing in the Tulsa / Broken Arrow community. We will offer a solid financial package, full relocation, and income guarantee. 

• Medical Director stipend paid monthly
• Attending caseload of patients
• IM consults and support
• Shared call
• Flexible schedule

ENCOMPASS HEALTH PM&R MEDICAL DIRECTOR DESCRIPTION

The Medical Director oversees the programmatic quality and integrity of the hospital's rehabilitation services. He/she plays a pivotal role in optimizing the overall clinical care of the hospital while also providing clinical care to patients

Partner with the CEO to advance the hospital's position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the location service area. Enhance hospital's patient satisfaction rankings to exceed the Encompass Health average and achieve a consistent top 10 clinical ranking.

Establish strong relationships with other specialists in the market area to make them aware of the benefits and the criteria for inpatient rehabilitation. Since a patient's opportunity for inpatient rehabilitation is dependent upon referrals from other specialists and acute care providers, the Medical Director's role in educating other clinicians and developing confidence in the hospital's services is critical to the hospital's success and patient access to appropriate services

Develop a known and visible presence within the hospital with a reputation for being accessible and approachable among the staff, patients and families. Medical Director will be generously compensated for administrative services

PM&R Physician will establish a private practice to include a caseload of medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients and an outpatient rehabilitation practice if he or she chooses.  The Physiatrist will set up a relationship with an independent billing company and retain 100% of his/her own billing and collections.  Encompass Health hospitals are extremely busy with high patient volumes - Encompass Health has its own well-trained outreach teams that identify appropriate inpatient rehabilitation candidates from surrounding areas. 

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE - TULSA OK

Tulsa is a city on the Arkansas River, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It's known for its art deco architecture, mostly in the central Deco District. Landmarks like the Philcade and Philtower buildings reflect a 20th-century construction boom fueled by the prosperous local oil industry. The Philbrook Museum of Art is housed in an Italianate villa that was once the home of a local oil magnate. Tulsa calls itself 'the world's largest small town' for it's family-friendly livability. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO with state medical license or willingness to obtain state license 
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 
• Acute Inpatient rehabilitation hospital experience required
• Patient-centered commitment to excellence 
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills