**Position Available: Locum Physiatrist for Inpatient Rehab Coverage**
**Coverage Dates:**
- November 23 - November 27
- November 30 - December 4
**Location:** Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (20 beds)
**Schedule:**
- **Days:** Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (Onsite only; no weekends required)
- **Daily Responsibilities:**
- Face-to-face evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission
- Rounding
- Consultations
- Direct patient care
- Participation in scheduled interdisciplinary team conferences:
- Monday at 8:30 AM
- Wednesday at 8:30 AM
- Friday at 11:00 AM
- Note: Outpatient clinic coverage is not included; focus is solely on hospital inpatient rehabilitation.
**Patient Load:** 10-20 patients per day on the unit
**Facility Services:**
- 24-hour laboratory services
- 24-hour anesthesia support
- Documentation System: Cerner EMR
- Trauma Designation: Level III
**Required Physician Qualifications:**
- Board Certified (No Board Eligible candidates)
- Michigan Medical License (mandatory)
- Current BLS certification (mandatory)
- Provider must be locally based
- Clean background for expedient credentialing (no exceptions)
- Availability for the specified dates (mandatory)
**Clinical Responsibilities Include:**
- Pre-Admission Screening Review and Documentation adhering to CMS Guidelines
- Narcotic prescription management
- Completion of Discharge Summary/Medication Reconciliation
- Weekly Care Plan documentation
- Post-admission evaluations and face-to-face visits
- IPOCS and PAPE/H&P procedures
**Shift Overview:**
Primarily day shifts with the flexibility to approve admissions electronically. Note the shift start time will be adjusted to 8 AM on Tuesday and Friday due to team conference requirements.
No on-call obligations or weekend responsibilities.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please reach out for further details.