Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Westover Hills
Westover Hills, Texas
Are you seeking the next step in your physiatry career with an opportunity to grow into meaningful leadership? Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Westover Hills is seeking a full-time PM&R Associate Medical Director to join our inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital.
This role offers the ideal blend of hands-on patient care, collaborative leadership, and schedule autonomy. Encompass Health physicians enjoy a self-directed daily workflow while delivering comprehensive, high-quality inpatient rehabilitation care.
Opportunity Highlights
Full-time PM&R Associate Medical DirectorInpatient rehabilitation settingSelf-directed daily workflowAverage patients per dayMonthly Associate Medical Director stipendWell-supported hospital with strong patient volumes and outreach teamsAssociate Medical Director Role Overview
The Associate Medical Director works closely with the Medical Director and hospital leadership to enhance the programmatic quality, clinical excellence, and integrity of the hospital s rehabilitation services. This physician leader plays a pivotal role in optimizing overall clinical care while maintaining an active inpatient practice.
Key responsibilities include:
Partnering with the Hospital CEO and leadership team to advance the hospital s position as the inpatient rehabilitation hospital of choice in the service areaEnhancing patient satisfaction scores to exceed Encompass Health averages and achieve consistent top-tier clinical rankingsDeveloping strong referral relationships with specialists and acute care providers to educate them on the benefits and criteria for inpatient rehabilitationServing as a visible, accessible, and approachable physician leader for staff, patients, and familiesSupporting physician engagement, clinical quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaborationPractice Model
The PM&R physician will establish a private practice, including a caseload of medically complex inpatient rehabilitation patients. An outpatient rehabilitation practice may be developed if desired.
Physician retains 100% of billing and collectionsIndependent billing company relationshipEncompass Health hospitals maintain high patient volumesDedicated, experienced outreach teams identify appropriate inpatient rehabilitation candidates throughout the regionWhere You ll Practice Westover Hills, TX
Westover Hills is an exclusive, centrally located community within the San Antonio metropolitan area, offering convenient access to top-rated schools, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. Physicians enjoy a high quality of life with proximity to the Texas Hill Country, major cultural attractions, and year-round warm weather.
Qualifications
MD or DO with active Texas medical license (or willingness to obtain)Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & RehabilitationStrong patient-centered commitment to clinical excellenceExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsHospital-based physiatry experience preferred, but not requiredInterest in leadership and community engagement Read Less