PM&R Brain Injury Physician (M67776)

Mission or Goal of Unit: 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 brain injury medicine. This 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.

Position Responsibilities:

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 brain injury medicine.
Support established multi-specialty clinics in general PM&R diagnosis including, but not limited to, acquired and traumatic brain injury.
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 Responsibilities
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.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• Board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Medicine
• 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 experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU