Your future role at a glanceThis is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
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Team: Join an established team of physicians and APP
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Call Structure: 1:3 weekend coverage rotation
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Practice Setting: 100% Inpatient
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Access To: Dedicated 18-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit, on-site hospitalist support, APPs, and an interdisciplinary therapy team (PT, OT, SLP)
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Employment Type: Employed position within a nonprofit health system
Job Requirements¢
Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
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Licensure: Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure and DEA registration
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Training: Completion of an accredited PM&R residency (Open to graduating PM&R residents/fellows)
Key Responsibilities¢
Clinical Leadership: Lead the comprehensive medical management and functional restoration plan for an 18-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit, overseeing a capped daily census while serving on an immediate track toward the Medical Director role.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Direct patient care plans in close collaboration with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, utilizing on-site hospitalist support for day-to-day general medical management.
About the Facility¢
Unit/Hospital: 18-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit within Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo
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Setting: Primary community hospital setting
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Community: Serving a population of approximately 59,000 in Kokomo (and over 80,000 across Howard County)
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Network: Integrated referral network
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Health System: Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
How you'll make an impact in this role- Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
- Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
- Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
What minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
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Benefits that help you thrive - Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
ResponsibilitiesHow you'll make an impact in this role- Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
- Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
- Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
- Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
QualificationsWhat minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
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