Medical Director - Acute Rehabilitation Unit - VA - Long Beach, California
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Job description
The Long Beach VA Healthcare System is hiring for a full-time Acute Rehabilitation Unit Medical Director.
Location: VA Long Beach Healthcare System – Long Beach, CA
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans? Do you thrive on leading collaborative teams and advancing quality inpatient rehabilitation care? The VA Long Beach Healthcare System is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Medical Director to join our CARF-accredited Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU).
Who We Are:
Our ARU focuses on therapeutic excellence in a vibrant, supportive environment. We foster a culture of empathy and collaboration, working alongside exceptional professionals from Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, and more. Together, we empower Veterans on their journey to their functional recovery.
Job Responsibilities
• Champion an interdisciplinary team to provide high-level patient-centered care.
• Guide your team in delivering world-class medical rehabilitation to Veterans with a variety of conditions.
• Serve as a trusted consultant to fellow clinicians, ensuring seamless coordination across services.
• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and staff, making a lasting impact on future innovators in rehabilitation medicine.
• Take part in program strategy, quality assurance, and system-wide performance improvement
Qualifications
• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Full, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state or territory
• Board certification/eligibility in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Experience (preferably 2+ years), including leadership of ARU team and familiarity with accreditation process needs.
• Passion for teaching, mentorship, and continuous learning
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality Veteran care