Rehab Physician - Sugar Land, TX
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Job Description
Join a dynamic inpatient rehabilitation team delivering comprehensive care to adult patients recovering from acute illness and injury. This locum tenens role provides elevated clinical and administrative responsibilities, including oversight of the rehab unit’s operations. Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with the flexibility typical of locum assignments.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient (Rehabilitation Unit)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Day shift)
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Sugar Land, TX
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Provide acute and restorative physical medicine and rehabilitation care to 11 patients per shift.
- Lead interdisciplinary team meetings, coordinating therapies, nursing, social work, and case management.
- Oversee unit protocols, quality-improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Serve as interim Medical Director, handling administrative duties, staff supervision, and performance evaluations.
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Qualifications
- Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).
- Minimum board certification required; fellowship training preferred (1 year).
- BLS certification required; other advanced life-support certifications not required.
- Ability to obtain credentialing within 15-30 days.
Working Hours
- Day shifts, Monday through Friday.
- Approx. 11 patient encounters per shift, totaling a full-time schedule.
Skills
- Proficient in comprehensive rehab assessment and care planning.
- Strong leadership and communication for team coordination.
- Familiarity with EMR documentation and compliance standards.
- Ability to handle elevated administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.