Description

Specialization:

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Job Summary:

Excellent opportunity for a Rehab PM&R physician to join the inpatient rehab units for Johnston-Willis Hospital. Johnston-Willis’ therapist-to-patient ratio is lower than the national average, providing patients with individualized care and encouragement. They offer highly qualified specialists ranging from doctors, nurses, social workers/case managers to coordinate and assure patients receive the necessary treatments and therapies.

Qualified Candidates:

• Must be board eligible or board certified in their specialty

• Board eligible candidates still in training must be scheduled for their boards

• Must be energetic and motivated

• Virginia licensure or ability to obtain

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, physicians and administration

About the Rehab Unit:

The unit treats patients (age 18 or older) with a range of conditions, including:

• Stroke

• Post-operative cardiac conditions

• Cancer

• Orthopedic injuries

• Amputations

• Brain injury

• Neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Compensation package range $310K - $360K

• After-hours call covered by hospital-based internists

• Propretary billing process minimizes administrative tasks

• 1 in 4 weekend call

• Group malpractice insurance available

• Access to group health benefits plan including health, dental, vision

• Supportive and collaborative team-based approach

About Johnston-Willis Hospital:

• 292-bed community hospital

• 26-beds ICU with a mix of neuro ICU and 14 medical ICU beds

• 28-bed, 24/7 adult and dedicated ER [BM1]

• 44-bed inpatient physical rehabilitation unit

• Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute

• Brain and Spine center

• Comprehensive Stroke Center

• Maternity and Gynecologic Services with 24/7 OB emergency department

Community

Richmond is a wonderful place to practice medicine and raise a family. With a metropolitan area population of over a million, Richmond offers a great balance of big city excitement and small town charm. The area abounds with parks, nationally recognized school systems, and innumerable recreation and cultural activities. Richmond is within a two-hour drive of the Atlantic Ocean, Washington, DC and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The cost of living is very reasonable; traffic congestion is minimal.

pediatric (?) [BM1]