Physician: Associate Chief Medical Officer, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Wheaton, IL

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare

Wheaton, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$355,000–$400,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acute Care, Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Best Practices, Case Management, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Discharge Plans, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Facebook, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fellowship, Financial Administration, Healthcare, Hospital, Insurance, Leadership, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Medical Record System, Medicine, Neuromuscular, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Nursing, Organizational Skills, Orthopedics, Orthotics, Osteopathy, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Care Authorizations, Patient Rights, Pediatrics, Policy Development, Process Improvement, Prosthetics, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Rehabilitation Medicine, Safety/Work Safety, Spinal Cord Injury, State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Telehealth, Time Management, Trademarks, Utilization Management, Viruses, YouTube
LOCATION
Wheaton, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

  • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Competitive compensation
  • EPIC electronic health record system

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:

  • Join a team of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers (including NM employed physicians and APPs) providing inpatient services, outpatient clinics, procedures, and consult services
  • Prosthetics and orthotics clinic on-site at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Specialty programs focused on stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, pediatric, orthopaedic/musculoskeletal, pain and neuromuscular disorders
  • Opportunity to work with Residents

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Board Certification or Board Eligibility in PM&R by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
  • Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
  • Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills
  • Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or consultative services preferred
  • Seven years or greater post residency/fellowship experience demonstrating progressive leadership experiences preferred

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.

  • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Competitive compensation
  • EPIC electronic health record system

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:

  • Join a team of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers (including NM employed physicians and APPs) providing inpatient services, outpatient clinics, procedures, and consult services
  • Prosthetics and orthotics clinic on-site at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Specialty programs focused on stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, pediatric, orthopaedic/musculoskeletal, pain and neuromuscular disorders
  • Opportunity to work with Residents

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Board Certification or Board Eligibility in PM&R by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
  • Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
  • Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills
  • Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or consultative services preferred
  • Seven years or greater post residency/fellowship experience demonstrating progressive leadership experiences preferred

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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