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• 24/7 internal medicine coverage
• Sign-on bonus + student loan forgiveness
• The only CARF-accredited rehab facility in the region
• Stroke and brain centers of excellence
• Easy access to subspecialists
• Close to NYC, Boston, Montreal, Saratoga and the Adirondacks
• Good school systems
• Forbes Magazine lists Albany as one of “America’s Best Places for Business and Careers”, and one of “America’s Best Places to Raise a Family” and Brookings describes Albany as one of its “Strongest Performing Metro Areas,” and Portfolio.com calls Albany one of its “Best Markets for Young Adults,” and U.S. News & World Report ranks Albany as one of its “Best Places to Live” in the nation and Livability.com calls Albany one of its Best Cities for Entrepreneurs for 2016
• Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, highly respected, nationally recognized growing practice
• Recognized as a U.S. News Best Rehab Hospital for the last two years
• No night call

Hospital System Features: 

• One of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. It serves people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast with 86 hospitals, 128 continuing care facilities and home health and hospice programs that provide nearly 2.8 million visits annually.  Trinity Health employs more than 89,000 people, including 3,300 employed physicians.
• The region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit network of high-quality and advanced medical care, primary care, rehabilitation, and senior services.
• These state-of-the-art services and programs are provided through A5 acute care hospitals, a rehab hospital; and a system of continuing care and The Community Hospice.

Facility Features:

• Level I trauma center
• 8 physiatrists
• A CARF-accredited 115-bed not-for-profit, freestanding rehab hospital
• Specialty areas of brain injury, stroke, amputee, spinal cord, cardiopulmonary and orthopedic rehab
• Inpatient training site for the local PM&R residency
• Innovative technology including ReWalk, Ekso, RT300, Xcite and BURT
• Several full time mid-levels who assist with the inpatient work, including H&P, d/c summaries, etc. They also have a number of per diem mid-levels who assist on weekends.
• Highly respected and nationally recognized team of caregivers
• Enjoy excellent colleagues, strong system practice support, and a physician-friendly environment
• Dedicated team of PTs, OTs, speech/language pathologists, rehab nurses, audiologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, recreation therapists, vocational counselors, driving educators and special educators
• Founded in 1928
• Every year, more than 15,000 individuals visit from across the Capital Region of NY State and beyond
• Forward-thinking program with assistive technology and complementary medicine
• Offers programs in neuro-rehab, SCI, TBI, ventilator weaning programs, aquatic therapy, orthopedic rehab, hearing services, cardiopulmonary rehab, and wellness programs

Responsibilities:

• Consults, outpatient and inpatient
• Round on inpatients each AM, 1 day/week do inpatient admissions, 1 day/week do consults at a trauma center, and the remainder of the week provide outpatient services to your preference
• Physiatry attends roughly 85 of the 115-beds and the remaining (Cardio-pulmonary including their vents) are attended by critical care docs with physiatry consultation. They have contracted with an IM group who provides 24×7 medical coverage for the physiatry patients.
• Treat orthopedic injuries, amputation, and stroke- and provide outpatient follow-up for these populations
• Consults
• Treat routine outpatients with musculoskeletal issues like lower back and/or neck pain, and myofascial pain

Affiliation:

• Employee

Call:

• 1:6 weekends, Saturday – in person, Sunday – by phone

Reason for openings:

• Retirement and expansion
• The department is growing and the physiatrists’ roles in and importance to the system are increasing, hence, their need for more manpower.
• It is an exciting time.
• They anticipate additional growth in the next few years.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary with an innovative bonus structure based on quality
• Residents – $250,000, Fellows – $270,000
• Quality bonus up to $50,000

Benefits:

• Health, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, malpractice with tail, CME time and allowance, paid time off, multi-faceted retirement savings program with match, relocation

Candidate Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Qualified physiatrist
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• A team player

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: 

• Discover an excellent work/life balance in NY’s Capital District- a medium sized area offering all the amenities of a larger urban area in a beautiful, scenic, and affordable setting.
• A stable economic setting; we have a strong and expanding presence in healthcare of every type, in higher education, and enjoy a unique position as the capital of the Empire State.
• The Capital District includes the cities of Albany, Schenectady, and Troy- and the surrounding area includes Clifton Park and Saratoga Springs.
• The region has excellent year-round outdoor recreation available, including excellent golf, water-sports of all kinds, camping, hiking, and great skiing. It offers a wealth of cultural offerings and activities, including several renowned museums (the Albany Institute of History and Art, The NY State Museum), theaters (Proctor’s, The Palace) fine dining, and a year-round events calendar full with music and sporting events (The Times Union Center & Saratoga Performing Arts Center.)
• Excellent public and private schools are available, as are affordable homes and reasonable taxes. Higher education opportunities abound in our region with nearly 30 colleges and universities in the region and we are part of NY’s Tech Valley.
• To the North: the largest state park in the nation: The Adirondacks: world renowned for hiking, skiing, camping, boating, and countless scenic vistas
• To the East: Vermont and the beautiful Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts
• To the South: the historic and amazing Catskill Mountains, home to excellent skiing, camping, great fly-fishing, and hiking locations
• To the West, the beautiful Mohawk Valley & Central Leatherstocking Regions, home to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
• Albany is centrally located: New York City: 2.5 hrs. Boston: 3 hrs. Montreal: 3.5 hrs.
• Albany is easily accessed via the NYS Thruway, Albany International Airport, and Amtrak

If you have any interest, skills or experience with inpatient physiatry jobs, you’re in luck. Interest in inpatient physiatry jobs has decreased over the years, making the need for skilled clinicians now more than ever. There is a great demand for qualified inpatient physiatrists, and Farr Healthcare can help you find the practice or facility of your dreams.