Physiatrist

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
• 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 of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Administrative skills.