Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in collaboration with CHRISTUS St. Michael hospital in Texarkana is seeking a BE/BC Rehabilitation Physician to join an established in-patient practice with extensive room for growth. This unique opportunity offers the stability and support of an employment model, combined with the ability to maximize earnings and clinical autonomy through RVU-based compensation. The incoming physician will enjoy the collaboration of working with a dedicated rehabilitation team and convenient proximity of the support.

Practice Info

• Located on 120 wooded acres, the campus is home to two (2) CHRISTUS St. Michael hospitals, which includes the main hospital and a 50-bed Rehabilitation hospital.
• Leadership Interest? There is an opportunity to become the Associate Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services; to be trained and mentored by the acting Medical Director who requires a back-up associate.
• An In-house PA-C (APC) provides clinical care (not rehab.) Mon-Fri during daytime hours. The CHRISTUS St. Michael hospitalists are available for after-hours and weekends.
• Stroke patients make up the primary patient population. In-patient census per Physician 15-20.
• As a non-trauma facility, the practice does not see acute spine, heads, nor complex amputees.
• EMG and NCS diagnostics are done on site. Limited procedures with an opportunity to expand on injections based on clinical interest and skills.
• 311-bed acute care hospital with a Level III Emergency Department and a full range of medical specialties represented.
• Patients are admitted 7 days per week; discharges typically occur on weekdays.
• CHRISTUS after-hours nurse triage service line ease call duties.
• Epic EMR utilized across both clinic and hospital settings.

Compensation

• First-year income guarantee to be surpassed with an exceptional RVU-based compensation mod
• Sign-on and relocation allowance
• No State income tax

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical and Dental (BCBS) Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• 403(b) Matched Savings Plan

Shift & Schedule

• There are no set clinic hours; physicians set the cadence for their schedule between clinic hours, hospital rounds, and call.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Texas License at start of practice
• Texas Registered DEA
• BC/BE Residency trained in Rehabilitation Medicine
• Upcoming graduation residents encouraged to inquire