Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician - AdventHealth - Tavares, FL

AdventHealth Medical Group is searching for a dynamic, motivated PM&R physician interested in a full-time position to join our program located at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, Florida – approximately 40 minutes from downtown Orlando. This physician will join our medical director to support furthering excellent clinical work. Our total number of licensed inpatient rehab beds is 22.

The physiatrist will work with an experienced support team of therapists, skilled nurses and dietitians providing care to neurologic, cardiac, orthopedic and general rehab patients. A full complement of medical and surgical specialists will also provide care for our patients on this unit. The new PM&R physician would be responsible for acute care consults during the day in addition to helping manage patients on the unit. A shift model with paid leave days provides for a balanced lifestyle.

Working with an award winning and committed hospital, a strong employed physician multi-specialty group, a family-centered practice atmosphere, and a competitive benefits / compensation package are just a few of the many reasons why this is an excellent career opportunity to consider.

Requirements include:

• Ability to obtain a Florida medical license
• Board certification (or eligibility) through American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Motivated, self-starter
• Strong communication skills
• “Team player” mentality

Hospital Description

AdventHealth Waterman is a 300-bed, full-service community hospital located in the heart of Lake County. Founded in 1938 by Frank Waterman, president of the Waterman Fountain Pen Company, the hospital has grown from an 18-bed facility to a leading provider of acute and home health services in Central Florida. The hospital joined AdventHealth in 1992 and moved to its current location in 2003. With more than 1,900 employees and over 300 physicians and advanced practice providers on its medical staff, the hospital treats more than 14,000 inpatients a year and treats over 65,000 patients in its Emergency Department annually.

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Community Description

Beautiful Lake County, where residents and visitors enjoy the quiet pleasures of rural living among 1,400 lakes for fishing and water sports, all within 90 minutes of the Orlando International Airport, East Coast beaches, Gulf Coast beaches, and the Orlando area attractions. The average temperature is 70 degrees, with summer highs in the 90's and winter lows in the 50's and 60's.