Physiatry Physical Medicine Physician

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Team: Join an established team of physicians and APPs

• Call Structure: 1:3 weekend coverage rotation

• Practice Setting: 100% Inpatient

• Access To: Dedicated 18-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit, on-site hospitalist support, APPs, and an interdisciplinary therapy team (PT, OT, SLP)

• Employment Type: Employed position within a nonprofit health system

Job Requirements

• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)

• Licensure: Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure and DEA registration

• Training: Completion of an accredited PM&R residency (Open to graduating PM&R residents/fellows)

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Lead the comprehensive medical management and functional restoration plan for an 18-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit, overseeing a capped daily census while serving on an immediate track toward the Medical Director role.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Direct patient care plans in close collaboration with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, utilizing on-site hospitalist support for day-to-day general medical management.

About the Facility

• Unit/Hospital: 18-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit within Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo

• Setting: Primary community hospital setting

• Community: Serving a population of approximately 59,000 in Kokomo (and over 80,000 across Howard County)

• Network: Integrated referral network

• Health System: Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-Led Culture: Collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence

• Practice Stability: Long-term security within a major national network

• Local Autonomy: Practice independence backed by robust health system support

• Mission-Driven: Care deeply rooted in service and community well-being

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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