Locum - Physician - Physiatry (PM&R)

77 consultants; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 185,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants is seeking a Locum Physiatrist for inpatient rehabilitation coverage. The assignment runs on weekdays, 8 AM–5 PM, onsite, with no weekend duties. Responsibilities include face-to-face evaluations within 24 hours of admission, rounding, consultations, and care planning in a 20-bed unit.

Coverage dates are specified, with emphasis on CMS-compliant documentation, narcotic management, and discharge reconciliation. Local licensure and board certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Board-certified physician required.
• Must hold Michigan Medical License.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Local residency or base in the area is needed for credentialing.
• Availability for the specified dates is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Admission Screening Review and Documentation adhering to CMS Guidelines.
• Narcotic prescription management.
• Discharge Summary/Medication Reconciliation.
• Weekly Care Plan documentation and post-admission evaluations.
• IPOCS and PAPE/H&P procedures.

Skills

Board Certification

Michigan Medical License

BLS Certification

Local residency

Credentialing readiness

Job description

Position Available: Locum Physiatrist for Inpatient Rehab Coverage

Coverage Dates:

• November 23 - November 27
• November 30 - December 4

Location:

Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (20 beds)

Schedule:

• Days: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (Onsite only; no weekends required)
• Daily Responsibilities:
  • Face-to-face evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission
• Rounding
• Consultations
• Direct patient care
• Participation in scheduled interdisciplinary team conferences:
  • Monday at 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday at 8:30 AM
  • Friday at 11:00 AM

Note: Outpatient clinic coverage is not included; focus is solely on hospital inpatient rehabilitation.

Patient Load: 10-20 patients per day on the unit

Facility Services:

• 24-hour laboratory services
• 24-hour anesthesia support
• Documentation System: Cerner EMR
• Trauma Designation: Level III

Required Physician Qualifications:

• Board Certified (No Board Eligible candidates)
• Michigan Medical License (mandatory)
• Current BLS certification (mandatory)
• Provider must be locally based
• Clean background for expedient credentialing (no exceptions)
• Availability for the specified dates (mandatory)

Clinical Responsibilities Include:

• Pre-Admission Screening Review and Documentation adhering to CMS Guidelines
• Narcotic prescription management
• Completion of Discharge Summary/Medication Reconciliation
• Weekly Care Plan documentationPost-admission evaluations and face-to-face visits
• IPOCS and PAPE/H&P procedures

Shift Overview:

Primarily day shifts with the flexibility to approve admissions electronically. Note the shift start time will be adjusted to 8 AM on Tuesday and Friday due to team conference requirements.

No on-call obligations or weekend responsibilities.