Physical Medicine Rehab

CHI; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 296,000 - 327,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Mentorship program

Flexible scheduling

Interventional Pain Medicine

Job summary

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician to join a collaborative multispecialty team. You will provide inpatient and outpatient PM&R services, lead care planning, and serve a regional referral population exceeding 300,000.

A 14-bed rehab unit supports hospitalists and a strong multidisciplinary team. Highlights include relocation assistance, CME allowance, tail malpractice coverage, mentorship,

Qualifications

• American Board Certification or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Completion of a PM&R residency program.
• Nebraska medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Nebraska DEA registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient PM&R services.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurological, orthopedic, traumatic, and medically complex conditions.
• Lead rehabilitation care planning and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Serve patients across a regional referral network with a large catchment area.
• Manage patients within a 14-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit with co-management support.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans focused on maximizing independence and outcomes.
• Collaborate with therapists, nursing, case managers, and other service lines.
• Utilize EPIC as the integrated electronic medical record in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in growth and development of rehabilitation services regionally.

Education

Board Certification / Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

PM&R Residency Completion

Nebraska medical license

Nebraska DEA registration

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, you will join CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska, and become part of a collaborative, multispecialty team dedicated to helping patients restore function, maximize independence, and improve quality of life. You will join an established practice with immediate volume and have the opportunity to build a diverse rehabilitation practice while serving a large regional referral population across central and western Nebraska.

Every day you will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines, lead rehabilitation care planning, and help patients recover from injury, illness, and complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

To be successful in this role, you will be a board-certified or board-eligible Physiatrist with strong clinical expertise, a patient-centered approach to rehabilitation medicine, and a commitment to multidisciplinary care. You will also demonstrate excellent communication skills, clinical leadership, and the ability to thrive within a collaborative healthcare environment.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation services
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with functional impairments resulting from neurological, orthopedic, traumatic, and medically complex conditions
• Serve patients throughout a regional referral network with a catchment area exceeding 300,000 residents
• Manage patients within a 14-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit while collaborating with hospitalists who provide co-management support
• Maintain an average inpatient census of 8 to 10 patients
• Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans focused on maximizing patient independence and functional outcomes
• Collaborate closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nursing staff, case managers, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Partner with specialists across Neurosurgery, Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, and other service lines to provide coordinated care
• Participate in the ongoing growth and development of rehabilitation services throughout the region
• Utilize EPIC as the integrated electronic medical record in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Practice within an environment that supports autonomy, flexibility, and professional growth
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care

We are offering a competitive compensation package, relocation assistance, CME allowance, malpractice coverage with tail coverage, and the opportunity to join a well-established rehabilitation program. Physicians benefit from strong mentorship, a collaborative practice environment, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to develop additional areas of interest, including Interventional Pain Medicine.

Job Requirements

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Completion of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
• Valid Nebraska medical license or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Nebraska
• Nebraska DEA registration or eligibility to obtain

Preferred

• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation medicine

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 200-bed, Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving central and western Nebraska. As a tertiary care facility, Good Samaritan offers a broad range of specialty services and a highly collaborative medical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. The hospital features a 24-bed open ICU with intensivist support, a strong hospitalist program and engaged subspecialists across cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s services. Hospital-based medical transport services at Good Samaritan include AirCare–the state’s longest operating air medical provider, as well as ground 911 and long-distance ambulance services. Physicians benefit from advanced surgical capabilities, interventional cardiology, comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services, and a team-based culture that promotes clinical excellence and collegiality.

Through its academic partnerships with Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, providers have opportunities to engage in medical education and teaching. In addition, the upcoming UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the campus of University of Nebraska at Kearney further strengthens Kearney’s role as a growing hub for rural medical education and training — offering physicians meaningful academic involvement while practicing in a community-based setting.

CHI Health Good Samaritan continues to invest in technology, service line growth, and provider engagement — creating an environment where physicians can practice at the top of their license while enjoying long-term professional satisfaction.

Community: Practice in a community of 34,000+, known for its safety, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life for all ages alike. Kearney serves as a regional medical, educational, and retail hub for central Nebraska. Home to University of Nebraska at Kearney, the community offers Division II athletics, cultural events, and a dynamic energy that enhances the local lifestyle.

• Ranked among the Best Places to Live and Best Places to Raise a Family in the Midwest
• Nebraska ranks in the top 10 Best State to Practice Medicine(WalletHub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Denver and Chicago
• Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a Historic downtown
• Centrally located along Interstate 80
• 2 hours to Lincoln
• 2.5 hours to Omaha
• 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part of CommonSpirit, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people.

Pay Range

$296,000 - $327,000 /year