Physician: Associate Chief Medical Officer, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Wheaton, IL at Northwestern Medicine
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion - practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.
Description
Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced general Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician to join our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation practice at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, IL, located in the west suburbs of Chicago. This role would also collaborate with the inpatient rehabilitation consulting program for Northwestern Medicine's Woodstock Hospital in Woodstock, IL. The Northwestern Medicine team is committed to providing excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings. The medical group offers competitive compensation and benefits within a physician-led work environment.
Highlights of the role include:
In collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, leadership of the consultant provider team with responsibility for referral partnership relationships and quality improvement outcomes for consulting services
Providing timely responses to Physical Medicine & Rehab referrals with initial recommendations around acute rehab
Conducting on-site and virtual patient consultation visits to assess patients for rehabilitation needs to determine appropriate rehab level of care
Determining if a patient is likely to benefit from intensive, coordinated rehabilitation services and meets the criteria for inpatient rehabilitation
Ensuring smooth transitions to post-hospital care, including a likely and realistic discharge plan from an IRF as needed
Collaborating with referring physicians to provide expertise and guidance to address the functional and psychosocial needs of their patients
Engaging with insurance companies, including conducting Peer-to-Peer reviews in support of the prior authorization process
Participating in Utilization Management, Quality, and Safety
Policy & Compliance Management to help create and enforce policies and adherence
Case Management, Quality, and CDI to improved resource use and quality initiatives (discharge to home)
Other essential qualities and skills include
Technically to be proficient with Epic EMR and telehealth platforms
Administratively to be detail-oriented, organized
Contributing in continuous process improvement
Included in weekend call rotation for IP coverage
Other duties as assigned by CMO
Highlights of the practice include:
Qualifications
Equal Opportunity
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion - practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.
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Physician: Associate Chief Medical Officer, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Wheaton, IL
Location Wheaton, Illinois Business Unit Regional Medical Group Job REQID REF90906X Job Function Physician Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Full-Time Apply Now
The salary range for this position is $355,000.00 - $400,000.00 (Annually)
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion - practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.
Description
Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced general Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician to join our Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation practice at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, IL, located in the west suburbs of Chicago. This role would also collaborate with the inpatient rehabilitation consulting program for Northwestern Medicine's Woodstock Hospital in Woodstock, IL. The Northwestern Medicine team is committed to providing excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings. The medical group offers competitive compensation and benefits within a physician-led work environment.
Highlights of the role include:
In collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, leadership of the consultant provider team with responsibility for referral partnership relationships and quality improvement outcomes for consulting services
Providing timely responses to Physical Medicine & Rehab referrals with initial recommendations around acute rehab
Conducting on-site and virtual patient consultation visits to assess patients for rehabilitation needs to determine appropriate rehab level of care
Determining if a patient is likely to benefit from intensive, coordinated rehabilitation services and meets the criteria for inpatient rehabilitation
Ensuring smooth transitions to post-hospital care, including a likely and realistic discharge plan from an IRF as needed
Collaborating with referring physicians to provide expertise and guidance to address the functional and psychosocial needs of their patients
Engaging with insurance companies, including conducting Peer-to-Peer reviews in support of the prior authorization process
Participating in Utilization Management, Quality, and Safety
Policy & Compliance Management to help create and enforce policies and adherence
Case Management, Quality, and CDI to improved resource use and quality initiatives (discharge to home)
Other essential qualities and skills include
Technically to be proficient with Epic EMR and telehealth platforms
Administratively to be detail-oriented, organized
Contributing in continuous process improvement
Included in weekend call rotation for IP coverage
Other duties as assigned by CMO
Highlights of the practice include:
Qualifications
Equal Opportunity
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion - practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.
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