Locum Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Job in Davenport, IA | Inpatient PM&R Opportunity
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Job description
We are seeking a Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician for a locum tenens inpatient rehabilitation opportunity in Davenport, Iowa. This position focuses on inpatient rehabilitation care, daily patient rounding, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a structured rehab setting.
The role is ideal for physiatrists experienced in inpatient rehab medicine, care coordination, and leading multidisciplinary care conferences. You will work alongside experienced hospitalist teams and advanced practice providers, allowing you to focus on rehabilitation planning and functional outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee rehabilitation plans of care
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences twice per week
• Evaluate functional progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Collaborate with hospitalist teams managing medical care
• Supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners
• Communicate with therapy teams including PT, OT, and Speech Therapy
• Document patient encounters accurately in the EMR
• Provide weekday call coverage as scheduled
• Ensure compliance with rehabilitation and documentation standards
Qualifications
• Active Iowa medical license or active IMLC Letter of Qualification
• Clean malpractice and background history
• NPDB self-query report within required timeframe
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings preferred
• Strong interdisciplinary communication skills
Working Hours
• Day shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• One-hour unpaid lunch
• Daily onsite coverage
• Weekday call responsibilities (TBD)
Skills
• Functional assessment and recovery planning
• Stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic rehab
• Care coordination and discharge planning
• Leadership in interdisciplinary care conferences
• EMR documentation (Cerner experience preferred)
• Team collaboration and clinical decision-making