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ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL of BOWIE

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie is a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services.  Our hospital provides a wide range of physical rehabilitation services, a vast network of highly skilled physicians and therapists, and the most innovative equipment and rehabilitation technology, ensuring that all patients have access to the highest quality care.

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. 

• High Income potential
• See 15-20 patients immediately 
• Generous Income Guarantee
• Full Relocation allowance
• Shared call 1:3
• Program Directorship Available 

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE - BOWIE, MARYLAND

Bowie, originally a rail town known as Huntington City, was founded in 1880. Today Bowie is home to over 58,000 people, and is a primary eastern suburb of Washington, D.C. There's plenty to do in Bowie and the surrounding area, whatever your age and your interests. The town is home to golf courses, performing arts centers, and even theme parks. Bowie is also home to over 2,000 acres of parks and open spaces. Whatever your hobbies and interests are, Bowie has something to offer for the whole family.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO with state medical license or willingness to obtain state license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Patient-centered commitment to excellence
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Hospital-based physiatry experience preferred but not required
• Interest in being a part of a thriving community