Physiatrist with Limb Loss Expertise and Quality & Safety Leadership Experience

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for dependents

Be Well wellness programs

Paid holidays & time off

Relocation assistance

CME support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks a board-certified or eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician to join a comprehensive program providing both inpatient and outpatient services, with a focus on limb loss and prosthetic rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate will lead quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical operations across the continuum, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance CARF-accredited limb loss care and related initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligibility for unrestricted PA medical licensure.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation medicine.
• Demonstrated expertise in limb loss and prosthetic rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive PM&R care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Evaluate and manage inpatients with limb loss and related conditions.
• Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences and care planning.
• Perform prosthetic evaluations and collaborate with prosthetists/orthotists.
• Coordinate care transitions across care settings and participate in call coverage.
• Develop pathways for amputation care and prosthetic rehabilitation; educate patients and families.

Skills

Interdisciplinary leadership

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Clinical operations

Limb loss rehab

Prosthetic rehab

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

PM&R residency completion

Board certification/eligibility in PM&R

Job description

Physiatrist with Limb Loss Expertise and Quality & Safety Leadership Experience

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Varied
Hours:Varied

Inpatient/Outpatient Physiatrist (PM&R) with Limb Loss Expertise and Quality & Safety Leadership Experience

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to join a comprehensive rehabilitation medicine program providing both inpatient and outpatient services.

The ideal candidate will have completed training and have established expertise in the rehabilitation management of patients with limb loss and limb difference, including prosthetic rehabilitation, while also demonstrating experience or strong interest in medical leadership, quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical operations.

This physician will provide patient-centered rehabilitative care across the continuum, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to strategic initiatives focused on quality outcomes, patient experience, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence.

• Provide comprehensive PM&R care in both inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient clinic settings.
• Evaluate and manage inpatients with a wide range of disabling conditions, including primarily the following diagnoses:
• Limb loss and limb difference
• Complex rehabilitation needs
• Other potential admission diagnoses include: Stroke, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury and Musculoskeletal and neurologic disorders
• Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences and care planning.
• Perform prosthetic evaluations and collaborate closely with prosthetists and orthotists to optimize functional outcomes.
• Manage pre-prosthetic and post-prosthetic rehabilitation, including gait training and mobility optimization.
• Coordinate care transitions between acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, and community settings.
• Participate in call coverage as assigned.
• Support growth and development of a comprehensive CARF-accredited limb loss rehabilitation program.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, trauma surgery, and wound care teams.
• Develop evidence-based pathways for amputation care and prosthetic rehabilitation.
• Foster relationships with community prosthetic providers and support organizations.
• Participate in patient and family education initiatives.

Leadership, Quality & Safety Responsibilities

• Serve as a physician leader for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within rehabilitation services.
• Participate in departmental and organizational quality committees.
• Lead quality improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA, or similar methodologies.
• Monitor and improve rehabilitation-specific quality metrics, including:
• Functional outcomes
• Readmission reduction
• Length of stay optimization
• Safety event reduction
• Support accreditation and regulatory compliance activities, including CARF, Joint Commission, and CMS requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and trainees in quality and safety principles.

We're offering:

• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• Participation in resident and medical student education
• A high-quality program with a national reputation for teaching, research, and state of the art patient care
• Interaction with dynamic clinicians across departments and participation in innovative educational approaches
• Academic rank commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligibility for unrestricted PA medical licensure.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation medicine.
• Demonstrated expertise in the evaluation and management of patients with limb loss and prosthetic rehabilitation
• Strong interdisciplinary team leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training or significant clinical experience in amputee/Limb Loss Rehabilitation
• Prior leadership experience in:
• Quality Improvement
• Clinical Operations
• Medical Directorship
• Certification or formal training in quality and patient safety.
• Academic experience, including teaching, research, or program development.
• Experience with CARF accreditation and rehabilitation regulatory requirements.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence in amputee and rehabilitation medicine with meaningful leadership in quality, safety, and programmatic growth across a comprehensive rehabilitation service line.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
• Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported with Relocation Assistance(if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.