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Enjoy a great work/life balance with a block schedule of 10-hour day shifts, coupled with complex medical patient management akin to a medical-surgical unit. RHRW, a freestanding rehabilitation facility that is part of the 700-bed Reading Hospital, is the only hospital in the region to be accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission.
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- Acute Hospitalist to join the team at Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing (RHRW).Enjoy a great work/life balance with a block schedule of 10-hour day shifts, coupled with complex medical patient management akin to a medical-surgical unit. RHRW, a freestanding rehabilitation facility that is part of the 700-bed Reading Hospital, is the only hospital in the region to be accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission. Our RHRW team is collegial and has been with Tower Health for an average of more than 8 years. Spend your workdays at our gorgeous state-of-the-art facility that features a Meditation Garden, Putting Green and Indoor Pool, and LOVE WHERE YOU WORK!Learn more about RHRW here: Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing | Tower HealthVideo Tour of Reading Hospital: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Highlights:Works with a team of 6 Hospitalists and 11 Physiatrists at Tower Health's Reading Hospital Rehab Hospital, comprised of 61 bed acute rehab unit, where hospitalist serve as consultants for PM&R.Admit & manage clinical care of Adult Medicine Service patients on a sub-acute unit, with average LOS of 13 days.Comprehensive medical consults in a co-management model on acute rehab patients with Physiatry.Co-manage Stroke and Tracheostomy patients along with Physiatrist Provide care to patients on the Traumatic Brain Injury Unit. Discharge planning, including ensuring appropriate follow-up.Develop relationships with patients and families. Participate in quality improvement activities.Inpatient attending for Internal Medicine Residents; cooperative relationship with PM&R Residents.Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing (RHRW) is the only hospital in the region to be accredited by both the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission. 174,000-square-foot, three story, free-standing rehabilitation hospital62-bed Rehabilitation Center, including an 11-bed secured Brain Injury Unit50-bed Transitional Care Center for skilled careState-of-the-art equipment using robotic technology and telemedicineAquatic therapy pool and outdoor therapy gardenOn-site pharmacy, laboratory, and radiological services The Benefits We Offer:Competitive compensation packageComprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceNew Hire BonusRetirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.Malpractice insurance with tail coverageGenerous paid time-off allowanceCME allowanceRelocation assistanceSupportive health system to advance goalsReading Hospital is a 697-bed nonprofit teaching hospital that provides high quality healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and experienced, caring medical professionals. As the nationally recognized, Magnet® designated flagship institution of Tower Health, Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, including the McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, one of the state’s busiest Emergency Departments and a Level I Trauma Center, and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Reading Hospital is home to many top-tier specialty care centers and services, was named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades™, and has been ranked as one of the Top Ten Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report the second year in a row. The Community:Reading Hospital is in West Reading, part of Berks County, Pennsylvania. This is an area that offers many wonderful places to live and raise a family. Berks County is within driving distance of major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, offering an easy chance to get away for some big city excitement.The Reading Symphony Orchestra and Reading Public Museum are considered among the best in the state. GoggleWorks is one of the nation's largest interactive community arts centers. And each year, the Berks Arts Council presents the largest jazz festival on the east coast. In addition, the Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center bring some of the world’s top acts to Reading.The great outdoors is right in your backyard, including the National Scenic Appalachian Trail, Blue Marsh Lake, French Creek State Park, and the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. And you'll find lakes for boating, swimming, ice fishing, and skating. Reading also ranks fourth nationwide in minor-league sports markets, hosting our own minor league hockey (Reading Royals) and baseball (Reading Fightin’ Phils) teams. VideosVirtual Tour – Reading HospitalDrexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health Living in Berks County – From Reading Fellows (Video) Websites:Reading Hospital Campus MapFacts About Reading HospitalBerks County Living WebsiteNewcomers Guide to Berks CountyPennsylvania’s Americana Region Contact: Kat McEwanEmail: Kat.McEwan@towerhealth.orgPhone: 301
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- 3419#LI-KE1#READ QualificationsMD/DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal MedicineCandidates coming out of training encouraged to apply!A valid PA Medical License or the ability to obtain one is requiredExperience practicing medicine in a hospital settingHighly computer literate and familiar with chartingExcels in communicating sensitive and/or adverse informationSound judgment and expert decision-making abilitiesAnalytical thinker and complex problem-solver OverviewTower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: https://youtu.be/hH6ItnuIIscFor more information, visit towerhealth.org
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