Physician: Associate Chief Medical Officer, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Wheaton, IL
Core
Lead the consultant provider team for inpatient rehabilitation consulting services, determining appropriate levels of care and ensuring smooth transitions to post-hospital care.
Role type
Senior IC Physician (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Builds
Inpatient rehabilitation consulting services and discharge planning
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, discharge planning, utilization management, quality improvement, policy compliance, case management, Epic EMR proficiency, telehealth
Preferred skills
Inpatient rehabilitation experience, consultative services experience, progressive leadership experience
Technologies
Epic, Telehealth platforms
Responsibilities
Lead consultant provider team and manage referral partnerships, conduct on-site and virtual patient consultations to assess rehab needs, determine eligibility for inpatient rehabilitation, collaborate with referring physicians on functional needs, engage with insurance companies for prior authorization, participate in utilization management and quality initiatives, manage policy and compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities