Neuro PM&R Program Director — Inpatient Rehab Leader

Encompass Health Corporation; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Income guarantee

Signing advance

Flexible schedules

Physician leadership pathway

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation's South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital in Lubbock, TX, is seeking a PM&R Inpatient Physician to join as Program Director. This full-time role offers relocation support, an income guarantee, and an opportunity to lead a growing inpatient rehab service within a 92-bed facility.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to program development, and pursue a physician leadership pathway within our national network.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with Texas license or able to obtain Texas license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• New grads welcome.
• Patient-centered commitment to excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow inpatient PM&R practice at a freestanding rehab hospital.
• Collaborate with internal medicine and subspecialists to deliver comprehensive rehab care.
• Participate in shared call and weekend coverage with the team.
• Lead and develop the PM&R inpatient program with a flexible daily schedule.

Skills

MD/DO

Texas license

Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in PM&R

New grads welcome

Patient-centered

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative workstyle

Education

MD/DO (Medical Doctorate)

Job description

PM&R Neuro Program Director in Lubbock Texas

SOUTH PLAINS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital, a partnership with Encompass Health in Lubbock, is seeking a PM&R physician to join this excellent freestanding rehabilitation hospital staff. Recently expanded, our 92-bed hospital provides a wide range of physical rehabilitation services, a vast network of highly skilled physicians, specially trained clinicians, and the most innovative rehabilitation technology to ensure that all patients have access to the highest quality of care.

PM&R INPATIENT DESCRIPTION HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time PM&R Inpatient Physician interested in building a practice and growing with the community. This opportunity has a great financial package available including relocation and an income guarantee. We have a collegial physician staff with excellent Internal Medicine support and other subspecialty consultants. Our unique self-directed physician model allows for a flexible daily schedule so you can create a practice for your own work-life balance. Future growth path for physician leadership with our national footprint of rehabilitation hospitals.

• Full relocation + Income Guarantee
• Above-average Signing Advance
• Inpatient census of 15-20 patients
• Shared call and weekend coverage
• Flexible daily schedule
• Neurology Program Directorship role with monthly stipend

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE - LUBBOCK TEXAS

Lubbock is one of the fastest-growing cities of its size in Texas.With year-round dynamic and diverse events and attractions to choose from, Lubbock is sure to please. Explore the celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, check out the vibrant arts community, savor eclectic food and sample world-famous craft beer. With a hit-list of uniquely West Texas adventures to choose from, Lubbock makes for a place like no other. Find yourself at the intersection of creativity and culture and make your way to LBK!

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO with Texas medical license or ability to obtain Texas license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• New Grads are welcome
• Patient-centered commitment to excellence
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Collaborative workstyle

WHY ENCOMPASS HEALTH?

• Self-directed career path
• Flexible schedules
• Impactful practice
• High income potential
• Physician leadership pathway

About Us

At South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of UMC and Encompass Health, we are committed to helping you regain independence after a life-changing illness or injury. Located in Lubbock, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. This is a beautiful 92-bed hospital with recently expanded capacity.

Using clinical collaboration and advanced technologies, we provide a personalized care plan designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals.

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital uses an interdisciplinary team approach that includes physical, speech and occupational therapists, rehabilitation physicians, rehabilitation nurses, case managers, dietitians and more, combined with our advanced technology and expertise, to help you achieve your goals. You will receive at least three hours of therapy five days per week while under the constant care of registered nurses, many of whom specialize in rehabilitation, and frequent independent private practice physician* visits.

Rehabilitation is covered in full or part by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Our hospital has contracts with most major insurance companies and is willing to negotiate with other companies, as needed.

*The hospital provides access to independent physicians.