About this opportunity
Southcoast Health lists this Physician - Rehabilitation Medicine - Inpatient opportunity in fall river, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Southcoast Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Physiatrist) to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. The Physiatrist will provide comprehensive medical management and rehabilitation oversight for patients recovering from acute illness, injury, surgery, stroke, neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and other disabling conditions.
Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, the physician will lead efforts to maximize functional recovery, restore independence, coordinate safe discharge planning, and improve quality of life for patients admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation program. Physiatrists play a critical role in directing comprehensive rehabilitation care and ensuring patients achieve their highest level of function.
Essential Responsibilities
Inpatient Rehabilitation Medical Management
Serve as the physician for patients admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation unit. -
Conduct comprehensive admission evaluations and establish individualized rehabilitation plans of care.
Share ongoing medical management throughout the rehabilitation stay with Hospitalists.
Perform patient rounding to meet regulatory requirements and monitor progress toward functional goals.
Evaluate and manage medical comorbidities that may impact rehabilitation outcomes.
Coordinate care with Hospitalists and specialists as appropriate.
Functional Assessment & Treatment Planning
Assess impairments affecting mobility, self-care, cognition, communication, swallowing, and activities of daily living.
Establish realistic rehabilitation goals and expected outcomes.
Develop and oversee individualized rehabilitation treatment programs.
Prescribe and manage rehabilitation therapies, adaptive equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, mobility devices, and assistive technologies.
Adjust rehabilitation plans based on patient progress and clinical needs.
Leadership of the Interdisciplinary Care Team
Lead weekly interdisciplinary team conferences.
Collaborate closely with:
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Rehabilitation Nurses
Case Managers
Social Workers
Consulting Specialists
Pharmacy
Psychiatry
Ensure coordinated, patient-centered care throughout the rehabilitation episode.
Neurologic, Musculoskeletal & Pain Management
Manage rehabilitation needs for patients with:
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromuscular Disorders
Amputation
Orthopedic Trauma
Debility Following Critical Illness
Chronic Pain and Functional Limitations
Evaluate and treat spasticity, mobility impairments, bowel and bladder dysfunction, neuropathic pain, and other rehabilitation-related conditions.
Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care.
Collaborate with patients, families, post-acute providers, and community resources to ensure safe discharge and continuity of care.
Determine functional readiness for discharge and recommend appropriate levels of ongoing rehabilitation services.
Patient & Family Education
Educate patients and caregivers regarding medical diagnoses, rehabilitation goals, recovery expectations, and ongoing care needs.
Promote patient engagement, self-management skills, and long-term functional independence.
Provide guidance regarding adaptive strategies and community resources.
Quality, Compliance & Program Development
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness activities.
Support development and growth of inpatient rehabilitation services.
Participate in teaching, clinical education, and community outreach activities as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Eligibility for unrestricted Massachusetts medical licensure.
DEA certification and ability to obtain Southcoast Health medical staff privileges.
Preferred
Experience in inpatient rehabilitation medicine.
Interest or expertise in:
Stroke Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Neurorehabilitation
Amputee Rehabilitation
Complex Medical Rehabilitation
Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in rehabilitation medicine.
Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary team settings.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Passion for improving functional outcomes and quality of life for patients recovering from serious illness or injury.
Southcoast Health Opportunity
Join Southcoast Health's multidisciplinary rehabilitation team and help patients regain independence and function following life-changing injuries and illnesses. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, physician-led environment dedicated to excellence in rehabilitation care, quality outcomes, and patient experience.
In your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience, clinical interests, and why you are interested in joining the Southcoast Health team.
Qualifications
Pay Range
USD $280,000.00 - USD $415,000.00 /Yr.
Worksite address
fall river, MA, 02720, US
Who can apply
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