Physical Med Rehab Physician
Portland, OR
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
- Serves as Attending Physician on patients admitted to Legacy Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon.
- Provides direct medical care and consultation services for patients requiring rehabilitation services who are hospitalized at a Legacy hospital, or who are referred for outpatient evaluation or services.
- Provides or arranges coverage or cross coverage for Rehabilitation Services, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
- Responds promptly in writing to referral source with evaluation and suggested plan of care.
- Provides telephone consultative services as appropriate for patients with injuries and/or disabilities possibly requiring rehabilitation services.
- Provides medical coordination of direct patient care delivered by multidisciplinary team including nurses and therapists.
- Collaborates with colleagues and other staff to develop and implement standards, policies, protocols, and quality assurance guidelines for rehabilitation services across the entire organization of Legacy Health.
- Advises Legacy Health on new technology that pertains to rehabilitation services.
- Participates in selecting, training, and evaluating personnel providing rehabilitation services.
- Participates with physicians, surgeons, support services and other hospital personnel in coordinating the care of patients receiving rehabilitation services.
- Facilitates the transfer of patients between the clinical units and Rehabilitation Service.
- Meets regularly with appropriate service line administrators and colleagues, to review clinical and administrative issues.
- Participates as requested in teaching activities including resident, student, nurse, and therapist education and outreach continuing medical education.
- Serves on Department, Hospital, and Legacy Health System committees as requested.
- Participates in marketing/outreach for rehabilitation services as requested.
- Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited residency or fellowship in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Board eligible/certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the applicable state.
- Active member in good standing of Hospital Medical Staff.
- BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association minimally required (ACLS may substitute for BLS).
Legacy Health
Good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Legacy Health is a local nonprofit that provides comprehensive primary, secondary and tertiary care services across the Portland and Vancouver metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley.That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve.But it's not just what we do, it's why we do it. At Legacy, our fundamental responsibility is to improve the wellness of everyone we touch, to empower people to live healthier lives, and to create a legacy that truly lives on.We strive to be a diverse, culturally competent organization. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply.Follow Legacy Health on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OurLegacyHealthJoin the Legacy Health Facebook community: http://www.facebook.com/legacyhealth/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled(Photo is of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Vancouver, WA)
