Covering Medical Director

Memorial Physician Practices; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePoint Rehabilitation seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physician to provide inpatient rehabilitation coverage at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center's Acute Rehabilitation Unit in Houston, TX. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to maximizing functional recovery and safe transitions home.

The role focuses on inpatient rehabilitation care with an established program and referral base, offering collaborative teamwork across therapy, nursing, case management, and leadership.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient rehabilitation coverage.
• Collaborate with therapy, nursing, case management and leadership.
• Support the program and established referral base in an inpatient rehab setting.

Skills

Board Certified or Board Eligible inPM

Unrestricted Texas licensure eligible

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center | Houston, Texas

LifePoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physician to provide inpatient rehabilitation coverage services at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center's Acute Rehabilitation Unit.

Join a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life through comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care.

Opportunity Highlights

• Coverage-only position

• Inpatient rehabilitation-focused practice

• Established referral base and rehabilitation program

• Collaborative team environment including therapy, nursing, case management, and hospital leadership

• Flexible scheduling options

About the Rehabilitation Unit

The 11- bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center provides intensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from a variety of disabling injuries and illnesses, including:

• Stroke

• Brain injury

• Spinal cord injury

• Neurological disorders

• Orthopedic conditions

• Complex medical and surgical diagnoses

• General debility requiring comprehensive rehabilitation

The program utilizes a multidisciplinary approach designed to maximize functional recovery and facilitate successful transitions back to home and community settings.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or other qualifying specialty

• Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure

• Strong commitment to patient-centered rehabilitation care

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills