Physical Medicine Rehab

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 296,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health seeks a board-certified or eligible Physiatrist to join our multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation program in Omaha, Nebraska, collaborating with CHI Health Immanuel, CHI Health Clinic and Creighton University School of Medicine.

You will lead an interdisciplinary team, guide individualized rehab plans, teach medical students, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while delivering high-quality patient-centered care in a growing rehabilitation service.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Completion of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program.
• Valid and unrestricted medical license or eligibility for Nebraska licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inpatient rehabilitation unit as team leader, coordinating care.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services to maximize function and independence.
• Collaborate with hospitalists in a dual-management model for coordinated care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with therapists and nursing staff.
• Participate in teaching Creighton University School of Medicine medical students.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

American Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Nebraska medical license eligibility

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, you will join CHI Health Immanuel, CHI Health Clinic and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. You will become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team dedicated to helping patients maximize function, independence, and quality of life through comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services and continuum-based care.

As our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, you will join CHI Health Immanuel, CHI Health Clinic and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. You will become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team dedicated to helping patients maximize function, independence, and quality of life through comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services and continuum-based care.

Every day you will provide specialized rehabilitation care for patients recovering from complex medical conditions, lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams, collaborate with hospital-based and outpatient providers, and contribute to the education of future physicians through Creighton University School of Medicine.

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, leadership abilities, and an interest in teaching and program development.

• Serve as the rehabilitation team leader for patients admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services focused on maximizing patient function and independence
• Collaborate with hospitalists in a dual-management model to deliver coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Manage an average daily census of 8 to 12 patients
• Work closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nursing staff, case managers, and other rehabilitation professionals to develop individualized treatment plans
• Participate in a call structure that supports work-life balance, with hospitalists providing inpatient weekend coverage and physiatrists taking home call for rehabilitation-related issues
• Evaluate and manage patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic conditions, and other disabling illnesses and injuries
• Participate in the education and mentorship of Creighton University School of Medicine medical students
• Collaborate with a large network of primary care providers, orthopedic surgeons, and spine specialists to support inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation referrals
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of rehabilitation services across the continuum of care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary care planning to optimize patient outcomes
• Support a culture of collaboration, excellence, and patient-centered rehabilitation care

We are offering a competitive salary, CME allowance, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to practice within a growing rehabilitation program. Physicians also have the opportunity to expand into outpatient rehabilitation services based on individual interests, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke recovery, amputation rehabilitation, spasticity management, and electrodiagnostic medicine.

Required

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

Preferred

• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation medicine

Where You'll Work

CHI Health is the largest faith-based health system in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, serving patients through a comprehensive network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty care locations. The Omaha market consists of five hospitals providing inpatient and outpatient services across the metropolitan area, creating an integrated system of care supported by more than 900 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing over 40 specialties.

At the center of the Omaha market is CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy, a 396-bed Academic Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center, and tertiary referral hub serving patients throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and the surrounding region. Through its partnership with Creighton University School of Medicine, CHI Health has created a nationally recognized academic health system where clinical care, medical education, research, and innovation work together to advance patient outcomes and physician development.

Physicians benefit from collaboration with highly specialized colleagues across cardiovascular medicine, oncology, neurosurgery, trauma, critical care, maternal fetal medicine, and numerous additional subspecialties. Providers have opportunities to engage in resident and fellowship education, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives while practicing in a system that values collegiality, professional growth, and mission driven care.

CHI Health continues to invest in advanced technology, service line growth, physician engagement, and academic partnerships, creating an environment where physicians can practice at the highest level while contributing to the future of healthcare.

Community:

Practice in Omaha, Nebraska, a vibrant metropolitan area of more than 1 million residents consistently recognized for its affordability, economic strength, family-friendly environment, and exceptional quality of life. As Nebraska's largest city, Omaha offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming Midwestern culture and reasonable cost of living.

• Ranked among America's Best Cities to Live and Best Cities for Young Professionals
• Nebraska ranks in the top 10 Best State to Practice Medicine(WalletHub)
• Home to nationally recognized public and private school systems and multiple higher education institutions, including Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Omaha
• Served by Eppley Airfield with nonstop flights to major destinations across the United States
• Thriving arts, entertainment, and culinary scene featuring the Old Market District, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, The RiverFront, CHI Health Center Omaha, and numerous cultural attractions
• Professional and collegiate sports, extensive parks and trail systems, golf, outdoor recreation, and year-round community events
• Convenient location with easy access to Lincoln, Kansas City, Des Moines, and the broader Midwest region

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

Pay Range

$296,000 - $320,000 /Year