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$132.49 - $225.23 Hourly
$275,577 - $468,481 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C20
Posting Details
This posting will be used for on-going recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) is a Joint Commission accredited specialty hospital providing rehabilitation services to citizens of the State of New Mexico.
Why does the job exist?
Provides specialty medical care to all rehabilitation patients at New Mexico Rehabilitation Center. Will serve as Medical Director which supervises, evaluates, recommends, and provides support to all medical services and programming in the hospital. Provides medical consultation and coordination of care with all departments including external stakeholders. Assists the Hospital Administrator in program development, enhancement & sustainment of services. Follows federal, state, and regulatory bodies rules & regulations that pertain to specialty hospital & rehabilitation. Directs the specialized care to include but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, medication management, maintenance or preventative care, discharge planning, care plans, multidisciplinary team coordination. Maintain safe, effective, quality of care at the hospital. Represents the hospital in community & professional health committee's. Develops positive working relationships with all employee's & departments. Fosters a culture of safety.
How does it get done?
Perform History & Physicals, Care Plans, Team Conference, daily rounds and patient visits on the MRU unit and assist on CDU unit when needed for coverage purposes. Provide on-call support. Adhere to NMRC & DOH policies & procedures, Joint Commission and CMS regulatory accreditation requirements. Attend and play an active role in all NMRC committees that includes but not limited to Policy Committee, Infection Control, Medical Records & Utilization Review, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement, Medical Executive Committee. Review & approve referrals on both units and assist administration in maintaining adequate census on MRU and CDU
Who are the customers?
NMRC is Specialty Hospital that treats patients and clients with Chemical Dependency and Medical Rehabilitation needs.
Ideal Candidate
Will have a current Medical License in NM. Experience working with adult post-acute patients to include but not limited to rehabilitation and chemical dependency. Must be able to analyze both medical health history data physical examination data to form medical opinions, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be caring and compassionate, be a team player, have the ability to supervise, teach, and mentor.
Minimum Qualification
Requires a license to practice medicine in New Mexico and Psychiatrist, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, General Surgery, or Emergency Medicine Board Certification. Must possess an active controlled substance license and DEA registration in New Mexico and six (6) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
This position is designated a safety sensitive. Must successfully complete post offer preemployment criminal records background check is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Employment is subject to preemployment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a rehabilitation hospital setting. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Long periods of walking, sitting, standing, bending and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Exposure to potentially violent patients in a volatile situation. May be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime. Some travel may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Mariko Morales 575-347-3417 Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.