Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Opportunity in Vallejo, CA

Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center (KFRC), the regional rehabilitation hospital for the Northern California Kaiser Health System, located in Vallejo, California, about 34 miles north of San Francisco, is seeking a board certified/board eligible physiatrist to join a staff of 7 other physiatrists. This is a 53-bed unit that serves a population base of over ten million members.

The position involves managing inpatients on the rehab unit with a variety of diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple-trauma, and amputation. The position will also include outpatient care of the same patient populations as well as the opportunity to do electrodiagnostic studies, spasticity management including intrathecal baclofen pump management and botulinum toxin injections, if desired. The outpatient clinic also includes a multidisciplinary Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinic and a Spinal Cord Injury Wellness clinic.

The KFRC physiatry group also runs a consultative service in the acute care hospital in Vallejo (attached to KFRC) and in our level 2 trauma center in nearby Vacaville. Call is shared between the physiatrists in the group. Weekend work is part of the position, but hospitalists assistance is also provided on the weekends. Candidates must have strong clinical and academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Spinal cord injury medicine fellowship training and/or sub-specialty certification is preferred but not required for this position.

Job Description

• Manage inpatients on the rehab unit with a variety of diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple-trauma, and amputation
• Provide outpatient care for the same patient populations
• Opportunity to perform electrodiagnostic studies, spasticity management including intrathecal baclofen pump management and botulinum toxin injections
• Participate in a multidisciplinary Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinic and a Spinal Cord Injury Wellness clinic
• Run a consultative service in the acute care hospital and level 2 trauma center
• Share call responsibilities with other physiatrists in the group

Benefits

• Full-time annual salary range is $310,020 to $320,040 plus additional potential incentives up to $17,970
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
• Interest Free Home Loan Program up to $250,000 (approval required)
• Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Malpractice and Tail Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave
• Shareholder track
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

Community Overview

Vallejo is a waterfront city located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Vallejo has a population of more than 115,000 and is located 30 miles northeast of San Francisco.

The Napa/Solano Area (NSA) offers:

• An active lifestyle while enjoying a varied and fulfilling practice
• Family-oriented communities with spacious parks and tree-lined streets, some of the Bay Area's most affordable housing and excellent schools
• The urban benefits of great shopping, outstanding restaurants, and cultural activities
• Proximity to destinations such as San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, Yosemite, and the stunning Pacific Coast
• Perfect climate for outdoor recreational pursuits

With TPMG you’ll benefit from:

• AI-Based Charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management
• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support
• Focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
• Commitment to cultivating and preserving an inclusive environment for all physicians and employees
• Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model
• A very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program
• Physician-led organization that develops its own leaders
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service