Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician

Physician - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-time medical care to hospital patients specializing in physical and rehabilitation medicine (including rounding and consultations).
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, staff, and other practitioners to develop and improve patient care policies.
• Address medical concerns that impact patient care, quality of life, or healthcare services.
• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage patients with physical and cognitive impairments, disabilities, and pain conditions.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including injections, electro-diagnostic medicine, and treatment planning.
• Assess and stabilize patients with emergency conditions per hospital policies.
• Supervise rehabilitation treatment plans, including physical therapy and interventions.
• Oversee admissions, pre-admission screenings, and patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient progress evaluations.
• Provide administrative support as required.

Qualifications

• Education: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school.
• Licensure: Active state medical license.
• Training: Completion of an accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency.
• Certification: Board certification (or eligibility) in PM&R is preferred.
• Experience: Prior Medical Director or leadership experience preferred.
• Leadership Skills: Strong in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and strategic planning.
• Education & Training: Support medical education through curriculum development, rounds, lectures, and training sessions for medical staff.