The Clinical Physician 2 Physiatrist provides
comprehensive management and oversight for patients in the acute rehabilitation
program. The Physiatrist will actively manage care of patients within their
care, interact with staff and lead the care team to maximize recovery of
patients.  The Physiatrist will be
expected to participate in quality improvement projects to foster continuous
individual and facility growth. Helen Hayes Hospital is a teaching institution
and mentoring of PMR residents is expected.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or doctor
of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution preferred.  Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation.  Hold an active
and unrestricted NY State medical license.  Current DEA registration, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advance Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS) certifications.  Demonstrated
ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary care teams focused on patient
recovery and functional improvement.  Ability
to participate in family conferences and patient/resident family education
regarding goals of care.  Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration across
disciplines.  Commitment to
patient-centered care and high-quality clinical outcomes. Participation in
quality improvement, utilization review, and clinical documentation integrity
initiatives.  Willingness to mentor
mid-level providers, residents, or students.  Familiar with electronic health record (EHR) systems.  Engagement in evidence-based practice and performance
improvement projects.  Interest in
program development and rehabilitation outcome research.

Requirements

Possession of a license and current registration to
practice medicine in New York State and two years of post-licensure medical
experience.

Benefits

We offer a work-life
balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more.