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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Job in Houston, Texas

Covering Medical Director

Company:Lifepoint Health

Profession/Specialty:Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Location:Houston, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center | Houston, Texas

LifePoint Rehabilitation is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physician to provide inpatient rehabilitation coverage services at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center's Acute Rehabilitation Unit.

Join a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life through comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Coverage-only position

  • Inpatient rehabilitation-focused practice

  • Established referral base and rehabilitation program

  • Collaborative team environment including therapy, nursing, case management, and hospital leadership

  • Flexible scheduling options

About the Rehabilitation Unit

The 11- bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center provides intensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from a variety of disabling injuries and illnesses, including:

  • Stroke

  • Brain injury

  • Spinal cord injury

  • Neurological disorders

  • Orthopedic conditions

  • Complex medical and surgical diagnoses

  • General debility requiring comprehensive rehabilitation

The program utilizes a multidisciplinary approach designed to maximize functional recovery and facilitate successful transitions back to home and community settings.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or other qualifying specialty

  • Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure

  • Strong commitment to patient-centered rehabilitation care

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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About Lifepoint Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country.

We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve.

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