Physiatrist - Experience in with geriatrics and post-acute care settings

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Our client is a provider-led, primary and post-acute organization focused on senior living communities and senior living residents.

We are committed to redefining and improving how health care is delivered in senior living communities to ensure residents get outstanding care and clinicians are able to practice in a highly fulfilling and rewarding environment.

What we can offer you :

We are passionate about using data and quality metrics to provide high quality care that prioritizes and preserves autonomy for the patients we serve.

We are a value-driven organization that offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and so much more.

Be a part of something bigger!

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for seniors? Join us and become part of a team of people whose mission is to improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents! We are a compassionate primary and post-acute care organization serving seniors in assisted living, life plan communities, independent living, skilled nursing, and long-term care facilities across the United States.

Schedule : Full Time or Part Time Schedules Available

This position is ideal for a physician who appreciates a flexible work schedule and minimizing uncompensated clinical work.

There is limited, or no call required, and the schedule is flexible but must be able to round, once weekly for a few hours in person.

Summary :

Apply and modify the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide comprehensive geriatric and post-acute care services.

Diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries. Ensure comprehensive delivery of serves and quality patient care.

Evaluate medical procedures and everyday situations and suggest ways to improve delivery of service.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

Diagnosing pain because of an injury, disease, or a disabling condition.

Evaluates and treats patients with physical and / or cognitive impairments and disabilities that result in musculoskeletal conditions, neurological conditions, or other medical conditions

Determines and implements appropriate treatment plans for patients

Monitors ongoing progress and health of patients, and changes treatment plans, as necessary

Provides adaptive tools to improve the overall health and physical functioning of patients

Counsel patients and their families and helps them adapt to lifestyle changes

Provides support and advice to patients that receive long-term care

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of medical practice related to geriatric and post-acute care settings.

Knowledge of medical policies, regulations, and procedures.

Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance, and quality control standards.

Ability to react calmly, objectively, and effectively in emergency situations.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Education :

Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

Experience :

Previous experience in with geriatrics and post-acute care settings including SNF, IPR and LTACH but not required.

Previous experience in EHR documentation.

Proficiency in documenting and billing in any setting above, or in the hospitalist setting.

Most important is a positive attitude, a passion to provide quality care and an interest in joining a family of providers that understand the importance of a team-first approach.

License / Certification :

Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of which being employed

Certification by The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR).

Current DEA certificate (or in progress)