ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF WESTERN WISCONSIN

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Wisconsin is a new inpatient physical Rehabilitation hospital with our partner Sacred Heart Hospital. Situated as hospital-in-hospital setting, the 36 bed hospital is completed and accepting patients. Encompass Health rehabilitation hospitals provide a wide range of physical rehabilitation services. Our network of highly skilled physicians, dedicated staff, and the most innovative rehabilitation technology, will ensure that all patients have access to the highest quality care.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• We are looking for a full time Medical Director who is interested in building a practice and leading the way in the Eau Claire community. This opportunity has a strong financial package available including full relocation and a generous income guarantee.
• Medical Director Stipend
• Attending Patient Caseload 15-20
• Shared Call
• Excellent Subspecialty Support
• Post-Acute care experience preferred

ENCOMPASS HEALTH PM&R MEDICAL DIRECTOR DESCRIPTION 

 The Medical Director oversees the programmatic quality and integrity of the hospital’s rehabilitation services. He/she plays a pivotal role in optimizing the overall clinical care of the hospital while also providing clinical care to patients

Partner with the CEO to advance the hospital’s position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the location service area. Enhance hospital’s patient satisfaction rankings to exceed the Encompass Health average and achieve a consistent top 10 clinical ranking.

Establish strong relationships with other specialists in the market area to make them aware of the benefits and the criteria for inpatient rehabilitation. Since a patient’s opportunity for inpatient rehabilitation is dependent upon referrals from other specialists and acute care providers, the Medical Director’s role in educating other clinicians and developing confidence in the hospital’s services is critical to the hospital’s success and patient access to appropriate services

Develop a known and visible presence within the hospital with a reputation for being accessible and approachable among the staff, patients and families. The Medical Director will be generously compensated for administrative services

Physician will establish a private practice to include a caseload of medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients and an outpatient rehabilitation practice if he or she chooses.  The physician will set up a relationship with an independent billing company and retain 100% of his/her own billing and collections.  Encompass Health hospitals are extremely busy with high patient volumes – Encompass Health has its own well-trained outreach teams that identify appropriate inpatient rehabilitation candidates from surrounding areas.