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  • Stellar reputation for delivery of high quality physiatric care with consistent excellence in outcomes
  • Only independent PM&R practice in the area; 13+ years’ experience
  • Opportunity to practice the full spectrum of PM&R in both the inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Collaborative professional relationship with the largest IRF in the state of Tennessee
  • Significant potential for growth
  • No state income tax; the Great Smoky Mountains, the most visited national park; vibrant music scene, low cost of living, free community college; great BBQ!

Inpatient/outpatient physiatry practice opportunity with view of bridges in Chattanooga

Practice Highlights:

 

  • 100% Physician Owned and Operated
  • Six full-time Physiatrists with two additional PRN Physiatrists for Call/Vacation coverage
  • Skilled PA and NP support with many years of rehab experience
  • Campus includes IRF beds, SNF beds and outpatient office
  • Adjacent level 1 trauma center connected via bridge
  • Opportunity to build your own outpatient practice. Current offerings include spasticity management with botulinum toxins and ITB pumps, general MSK, TBI/CVA/SCI management, ultrasound, EMG, medicolegal, workers comp, osteoporosis and pain management
  • We are a group that gets along well and has strong leadership
  • Opportunity to be Medical Director at a 180-bed SNF and near-future Medical Director opportunities at nearby rehab unit in Dalton, GA and Cleveland, TN

 Facility Highlights:

 

  • Largest inpatient rehab hospital in the state of Tennessee
  • Enjoys a stellar reputation at the local, state, and national levels
  • Currently 82 IRF and 32 SNF beds with room for growth
  • Named one of the best Physical Rehabilitation Centers by Newsweek in 2020
  • Quality metrics consistently exceed regional and national averages
  • Physicians, staff, and administration work collaboratively with a common mission
  • High percentage of CRRNs and therapists with specialty certifications
  • JCAHO and CARF-certified specialty programs including TBI and CVA
  • Strong physician specialty support including nephrology, general surgery, ENT, infectious disease, cardiology, neuropsychology, and neuro-optometry

 Responsibilities:

  • Inpatient and outpatient at a 26-bed rehab unit
  • Physiatrists serve as admitting and attending physicians for all patients
  • PA or NP support provided for all inpatients
  • Small acute care consult service has great potential and room for growth
  • Develop an outpatient practice in your area(s) of interest
  • Preadmission screening duties for the hospital
  • Attend hospital and practice meetings as requested
  • Possibility for growth in the near future at nearby facilities
  • Call coverage
  • 1:7 weekend average, work with PA/NP, 7-10 average admissions per weekend + follow-up visits and discharges
  • 1st call 4 days of your call week; 2nd call 3 days of your call week

 Compensation/Benefits:

 

  • Competitive salary plus bonus
  • Bonus is determined by the performance of both the physician and the group
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 1 week CME, health/dental insurance, disability/life insurance, 401K with match, CME allowance, and HSA
  • 4 weeks’ vacation

Candidate Qualifications:

 

  • BC/BE in PM&R. If BE, must be within 2 years of residency completion
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Comfort in managing the medical and rehabilitation needs of patients in the inpatient rehab setting
  • Team player
  • Seeking an energetic, motivated, and forward-thinking physician to become part of our practice for years to come

Community Features:

 

  • Chattanooga is a beautiful, medium-sized city with most of the offerings of the big-city but with a small-town feel. It is the kind of city where you always run into or care for someone you know.
  • A huge variety of living options, i.e. mountain, downtown, water, suburbs, etc.
  • Multiple opportunities for outdoor activities. A mountain biker and hiker’s haven!
  • NCAA Division 1 sports teams and professional soccer
  • Fantastic restaurants
  • Children’s Museum, Zoo, and Aquarium
  • Rich local history with multiple state and national parks nearby
  • A 2-hour drive gets you to Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, and the Great Smoky Mountains
  • Stroll along Chattanooga’s pedestrians-only Walnut Street Bridge, for more visit

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.