Inpatient PM&R Program Director Jonesboro, Arkansas
Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/18/24

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL of JONESBORO ARKANSAS

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Jonesboro is a 90-bed acute medical rehabilitation hospital that offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services. Designed with patient care in mind, Encompass Health Jonesboro offers its patients the highest trained staff in Northeast Arkansas and is the only Stroke Center of Excellence in Arkansas. The hospital is conveniently located near St. Bernard’s Medical Center a 428 bed facility with all physician subspecialty support.

PM&R INPATIENT JOB DESCRIPTION HIGHLIGHTS

We are looking for a full time PM&R Inpatient Physician interested in building a practice and growing with the community. The town has the best of all worlds; beautiful sunshine, historical charm, affordable real estate and beautiful lakes nearby. This opportunity has a great financial package available including generous income guarantee and full relocation. Encompass Health has a wonderful group of collegial physicians with plenty of specialty support from local acute care hospitals.

• High Income potential
• See 15-20 patients immediately
• $300k Income Guarantee
• $15k Relocation allowance
• Shared call 1:4
• Leadership opportunity available
• IM/Hospitalists available for consultation and management of complex patients

WHERE YOU WILL PRACTICE – JONESBORO ARKANSAS

The fifth-largest city in the state with a population of around 78,000 as of 2024, Jonesboro is a great college town. Low cost of living, low traffic, a stable economy, and a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average makes Jonesboro a wonderful family community.

Jonesboro is home to Arkansas State University, which provides educational and cultural opportunities for residents. The city has a growing job market, particularly in healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Jonesboro offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, and birdwatching. Overall, Jonesboro is fun, affordable, and family-friendly community that provides a good quality of life for its residents conveniently located in Northeast Arkansas 55 minute drive from Memphis and 2 a short hour drive from Little Rock.

QUALIFICATIONS

MD or DO with state medical license or willingness to obtain state license
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Patient-centered commitment to excellence
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

WHY ENCOMPAS HEALTH?

High Income potential
High patient volumes
Flexible Schedules
Medicine and specialty support