Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician at Lifepoint Health summary:
The Medical Director for Lifepoint Rehabilitation provides oversight for an acute rehabilitation unit in collaboration with a clinical team to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. This role involves delivering and directing rehabilitation services that include physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies for patients. Located in Ames, Iowa, this position offers flexible scheduling and an independent contractor status within a supportive environment that emphasizes teamwork and access to the latest technology.
In partnership with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Medical Director to provide services of a minimum of 20 hours per week in the CARF Accredited acute rehabilitation unit. This is a 17-room facility that serves patients in need of rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies.
The Medical Director position will collaborate with the Program Director (or CEO) and the entire clinical team to provide medical direction in conformance with the facility's policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission.
Why partner with us as a Medical Director?
• Independent contractor status
• Flexible schedule
• Latest technology
• Team environment
• Medical Director training and support
• Best in Class compliance team
• Located in central Iowa, Ames is consistently rated by national publications as one of the best communities to visit, live, work and go to school. With a population of just over 50,000, Ames prides itself on being a smart choice based on the quality of the Ames Community School District, and the city s parks and bike paths, recreational and cultural opportunities, and award-winning public transit system.
Ames is also home to Iowa State University, a major research university with diverse annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students, a beautiful campus, and a thriving research park. The university contributes significantly to the economic vitality of the area, as well as to its cultural opportunities.
Keywords:
Medical Director, Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine, Physiatry, Healthcare, Acute Rehabilitation, Ames Iowa, Patient Care, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
