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Inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 1 Siskin Plz, Ste 101, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37403, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 7/13/23

REWARDING PRIVATE PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY IN THE

MOUNTAINS OF EAST TENNESSEE!

  • Only independent PM&R practice in Chattanooga metro area
  • Group was established in 2008 and enjoys a reputation for delivery of high quality physiatric care with consistent excellence in outcomes
  • Opportunity to practice the full spectrum of PM&R in both the inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Collaborative professional relationship with the largest IRF in the state of Tennessee
  • Significant potential for growth
  • Seeking an energetic, motivated, and forward-thinking physician to become part of our practice for years to come

Practice Highlights:

  • 100% Physician-Owned and Operated
  • Five full-time Physiatrists with an additional PRN Physiatrist for Call/Vacation coverage
  • Skilled PA and NP support with many years of rehab experience
  • Campus includes IRF beds, SNF beds and outpatient office
  • Adjacent level 1 trauma center for consults connected via bridge
  • Opportunity to build your own outpatient practice. Current offerings include spasticity management with botulinum toxins and ITB pumps, general MSK, TBI/CVA/SCI management, ultrasound, EMG, medicolegal, workers comp, osteoporosis and pain management
  • We are a group that gets along well with one another and has strong leadership


Facility Highlights
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  • Largest inpatient rehab hospital in the state of Tennessee
  • Enjoys a stellar reputation at the local, state, and national levels
  • Currently 90 IRF and 37 SNF beds with room for growth
  • Named one of the Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers by Newsweek in 2022
  • Quality metrics consistently exceed regional and national averages
  • Physicians, staff, and administration work collaboratively with a common mission
  • High percentage of CRRNs and therapists with specialty certifications
  • CARF-certified specialty programs including TBI and CVA
  • Strong physician specialty support including nephrology, general/vascular surgery, infectious disease, cardiology, and neuropsychology

Job Highlights:

  • Current and largest need is coverage for both IRF and SNF beds
  • Physiatrists serve as admitting and attending physicians for all patients
  • PA/NP support provided for all inpatients, both IRF and SNF
  • New acute care consult service at level 1 trauma center is quickly growing
  • Possibility to develop an outpatient practice in your area(s) of interest
  • Preadmission screening duties for the hospital
  • Attend hospital and practice meetings as requested
  • Possibility for growth in the near future at nearby facilities
  • Call coverage
  • 1:6 weekend average, work with PA/NP, 5-8 average admissions per weekend + follow-up visits and discharges
  • 1st call 4 days of your call week; 2nd call 3 days of your call week

Compensation/Benefits:

  • Competitive salary plus bonus
  • Bonus is determined by the performance of both the physician and the group
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health/dental insurance, disability/life insurance, 401K with match, CME allowance, and HSA
  • 5 weeks paid time off

Candidate Qualifications:

  • BC/BE in PM&R. If BE, must be within 2 years of residency completion
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Team player
  • Comfort/competency in managing the medical and rehabilitation needs of patients in the inpatient rehab setting

Community Features:

  • Chattanooga is a beautiful, medium-sized city with most of the offerings of the big-city but with a small-town feel. It is the kind of city where you always run into or care for someone you know.
  • A huge variety of living options, i.e. mountain, downtown, water, suburbs, etc.
  • Multiple opportunities for outdoor activities. A mountain biker and hiker’s haven!
  • NCAA Division 1 sports teams and professional soccer
  • Fantastic restaurants
  • Children’s Museum, Zoo, and Aquarium
  • Rich local history with multiple state and national parks nearby
  • A 2 hour drive gets you to Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, and the Great Smoky Mountains