Physiatrist - Brain Injury

Physiatrist - Brain Injury Summary                                                                                                                                            Physiatrist is responsible for providing professional medical services in the specialty of Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) to the patients of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.  The medical services provided are within the mission, vision and values of the parent corporation, the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. They report to the Chief Medical Officer.   Project Co-Director – TBD The Project Co-Director will serve as Co-PI and Medical Director for Brain Injury Research under the John F. Butzer Center for Research and Innovation. This individual will assist with the planning, development, and preparation of an application for the TBI Model Systems along with Co-Director Allan Kozlowski, Ph.D., and Research Administrator Ashley Fife, MPH. Responsibilities include background project development,  site and module planning and development, feasibility testing of database participant enrollment and follow-up, co-publication of current work, manuscript preparation and publication, and grant writing and application preparation. They will provide oversight for all clinical aspects of the project, participate in research meetings, and assist with analyzing, interpreting, and dissemination of results. Essential Job Responsibilities                                                                    Provides professional medical services in the specialty of physiatry to patients of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in the following areas:  Inpatients   Outpatients   Clinics   Timely consultations at referring hospitals and facilities  Invasive procedures within the normal scope of physiatry practice when   adequate credentials and procedural guidelines including staff education are established.  Maintains medical records in a timely fashion and cooperates with billing, peer review and compliance programs  Provides oversight and education for students, residents, and any mid-level providers   Maintains staff privileges at MFB, and mutually agreed upon other hospitals, including the duties required to maintain those privileges such as medical record completion, committee service, compliance, citizenship, etc.  Identifies and promotes opportunities for improvement of care and actively participates in MFB quality initiatives  Monitors developments in specialty field and promotes new programs that meet new program criteria   Provides medical leadership to treatment team treating assigned patients and promotes harmonious and effective team functioning  Models professional behavior   Enhances knowledge and understanding of capabilities and services of MFB among medical professionals and patient populations through regular participation in professional education sessions with network partners, discharge planning conferences at regional acute care hospitals, participation in ICU and other Rehab teams at network and regional acute care hospitals and similar activities, community outreach and programming opportunities presented or promoted by the Hospital.   Promotes the financial viability of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.  Promotes the development and dissemination of new knowledge, preferably in peer reviewed journals  We’ll embrace all people by:  ​ T reating everyone with dignity and respect.  ​ O pening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.  ​ G rowing talent and people.  ​ E nsuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.   ​ T aking action against discrimination.  ​ H onoring our differences and how we collaborate.  ​ E ducating staff, patients and the communities we care for.  ​Restoring hope and freedom, together  Customer Service Responsibilities                                                                                                Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information. Responsibilities in Quality Improvement                                                                           Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service. Essential Job Qualifications                                                                                                            M.D. or D.O. degree.    Board certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  State of Michigan Medical License  Current BLS Certification  Completion of Brain Injury Fellowship Preferred Job Qualifications                                                                                                           Experience in developing new treatment programs and new treatment paradigms  Experience in the medical rehabilitation of seriously ill patients  Published research in peer reviewed journals  Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels : None (No specific requirements) Occasionally (Less than 1/3) Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) Majority (More than 2/3) Remain in a stationary position: Majority Traverse or move around work location: None Use keyboard:  Frequently Operate or use department specific equipment:  None Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently Transport, position, and/or exert force: Up to 10 pounds:   Occasionally Up to 25 pounds: None Up to 50 pounds: None Up to 75 po