Medical Director Acute Rehab
Updated 8/30/26
Lewiston, Maine, United States
Physician
Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
**Medical Director – Acute Rehabilitation Opportunity in Lewiston, ME**
- Seeking an MD or DO to provide clinical and administrative leadership for an inpatient acute rehabilitation program
- Full-time leadership role within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation setting
- Blend of clinical care and program oversight with structured administrative time
- Opportunity to shape program growth, quality initiatives, and operational strategy
- Collaborative environment with strong interdisciplinary rehab team support
**Clinical & Leadership Responsibilities**
- Provide medical leadership and oversight of the acute rehabilitation unit
- Deliver direct patient care including admissions, ongoing management, and discharge planning
- Lead interdisciplinary team conferences to coordinate rehabilitation care plans
- Develop and implement clinical protocols, care pathways, and quality improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards
- Monitor key performance metrics including length of stay, functional outcomes, and readmissions
- Oversee utilization management and documentation accuracy
- Collaborate with hospital leadership on program growth and operational efficiency
- Recruit, mentor, and supervise physicians and advanced practice providers
**Schedule & Expectations**
- Maintain active clinical involvement in the inpatient rehabilitation unit
- Approximately three weeks per month dedicated to clinical coverage
- One week per month reserved for administrative and leadership duties
- Participate in call coverage as required
**Requirements**
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation preferred
- Active or eligible Maine medical license
- 3–5 years of inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
- Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with IRF-PAI, CMS guidelines, and inpatient rehab models
**Compensation & Benefits**
- Competitive base salary plus medical director stipend
- Performance-based incentives tied to quality and growth metrics
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- CME allowance and professional development support
**Community Highlights**
- Scenic Maine location with access to lakes, mountains, hiking, skiing, and coastal areas
- Affordable cost of living and strong community atmosphere
- Easy access to Portland and broader New England region
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