Unit: School Of Medicine
Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Mission or Goal of Unit: Our mission is to provide
rehabilitation leadership to the Commonwealth of Virginia to
improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by
maximizing independence in living skills, recreation and employment
activities through innovative education, evidence-based research,
and outcome-focused patient care.
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of PM&R
at VCU Health welcomes candidates to apply to this exciting new
opportunity for a PM&R physician specializing in general
outpatient practice. The advertised position is responsible for
direct patient care, with opportunities to be involved in teaching,
research, and service. A Physician Practice Group compensation plan
provides an opportunity for a competitive, market-based salary. The
position will be offered at an academic rank commensurate with
qualifications.
Teaching
- Assist in the supervision of residents, fellows, and other
learners in the environment.
Participate in the orientation of each group of house staff and
students to the Rehabilitation program.
Assist in establishing the core curriculum including a list of
reading material for house staff and students.
Assist in the evaluation of the house staff and students
assigned to the facilities after each rotation.
Research
- Though not a primary function of this job, participate as
needed/interested in research activities as well as supporting
ongoing and new projects as appropriate in the context of clinical
care.
Service
- Participate in university and department committees as
requested.
- Contribute to the field of Physiatry overall through
professional organizations.
Clinical
- Primary clinical responsibility is general rehabilitation.
- Support established multi-specialty clinics in general PM&R
diagnosis including, but not limited to, stroke, brain injury,
spinal cord injury, and MSK.
- Responsible for the proper management and quality of service in
the provision of care.
- Provide consults upon referral from medical facilities with
formal coordinated relationships with the Department.
- Prepare periodic reports pertaining to the care of patients to
the Division Chair.
- Ensure that medical services are documented and signed
consistent with VCUHS and payer policies and guidelines.
- Assist in the establishment of referral sources for VCU Medical
Center and Sheltering Arms Institute.
- Assist the billing professionals in the preparation of
appropriate charges for the medical services rendered and in the
review of non-reimbursed billings.
Other
- Represent the Department in official meetings as
requested.
- Attend scheduled Grand Rounds, staff conferences and lectures
upon occasion as requested.
- Maintain practice credentials and completion of education as
required by hospital, university, and state practice
organization.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Medical Degree (MD or DO)
- Board certification in Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation
- Academic and clinical credentials that demonstrate ability to
establish new clinical initiatives
- Effective oral and written communication
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work well with people in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of
respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,
staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a
commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Salary Range: Commensurate
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Name: Rebecca Green
Contact Email: rebecca.green@vcuhealth.org