Physiatrist
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WellSpan Health
PA
Summary
The Physiatrist will provide PRN coverage for inpatient rehabilitation units, including weekend call and weekday rounding during vacations. Responsibilities include performing admissions, reviewing patient charts, and participating in team conferences.
Job Description
Responsibilities
PRN Inpatient Physiatrist to Cover Call and Vacation for Rehab Units
Inpatient Rehabilitation Medicine
Lebanon & Ephrata, Pennsylvania
WellSpan Health is seeking an experienced Physiatrist to provide PRN coverage for established Inpatient Rehabilitation Units in Lebanon and Ephrata, PA. This opportunity is ideal for a physician seeking flexible, meaningful clinical work with predictable scheduling.
Position Highlights
Coverage Need:
- One weekend per month call coverage for both units. Primarily home call with in-person care as needed
- Approximately 12 weeks per year. Weekday coverage for vacations/scheduled time off. 6 weeks in Lebanon and 6 weeks in Ephrata (Lancaster County)
Weekend Call Coverage
- Weekend Call coverage every 4th weekend: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM
- Provide call coverage for inpatient rehab units at:
- WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital offsite Rehab Unit (Lebanon):
14-bed unit | Average census 10–11 patients - WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital (Lancaster County):
8-bed unit | Average census 5–6 patients
- WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital offsite Rehab Unit (Lebanon):
- Perform admissions as needed
- Brief daily nursing call to review charts, labs, vitals
- No routine rounding on weekends unless clinically indicated
- Sites are approximately 40 minutes apart
Weekday Coverage (Scheduled Time Off)
- Coverage occurs at one rehab unit only to cover our physiatrists time off
- Daily rounding on all patients, admissions, and discharges
- Participation in:
- Daily 15-minute morning huddles
- Team conferences
- Evening calls are limited to the covered unit and typically minimal
- Schedules are available at least one month in advance
Ideal Candidate
- Physiatrist with minimum of 2 years of direct inpatient rehabilitation experience required
- Independent, clinically confident, and collaborative
- Well-suited for a physician seeking flexibility, balance, and continuity of care
Lifestyle/Community
- Conveniently located and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia
For immediate confidential consideration or to learn more about our benefits, please contact
Cris Williams, Physician Recruiter
E-mail: [email protected]
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Required or
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required
Licenses:
- Licensed Medical Physician and Surgeon Upon Hire Required or
- Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
- Diplomate of American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Board certified or Board eligible
- Completion a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Administrative skills.