PM&R Medical Director | Aiken, SC
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Job description
Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation | PM&R Leadership Opportunity
A premier inpatient rehabilitation organization is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician to serve as Medical Director of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Aiken, South Carolina.
This opportunity combines an active inpatient PM&R practice with physician leadership responsibilities. The Medical Director will collaborate with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams to advance clinical excellence, improve patient outcomes, and support continued program growth.
Position Highlights:
• Medical Director leadership role with dedicated administrative responsibilities
• Active inpatient PM&R practice
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) setting
• No traditional call schedule
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
• Strong executive and clinical support
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to influence clinical quality and program development
Job Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care including:
• Admission evaluations and patient assessments
• Daily inpatient rounds
• Development of individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
• Management of medically complex rehabilitation patients
• Functional and neuromuscular assessments
• Coordination with multidisciplinary therapy teams
• Management of pain, spasticity, and rehabilitation complications
• Accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
Medical Director Responsibilities:
• Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation conferences
• Partner with hospital leadership on clinical initiatives
• Support quality improvement and patient safety programs
• Mentor physicians and clinical staff
• Promote evidence-based rehabilitation practices
• Support physician recruitment and retention initiatives
• Assist with program growth and community outreach
Patient Population Includes:
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Spinal cord injury (SCI)
• Neurological disorders
• Orthopedic trauma
• Joint replacement recovery
• Polytrauma
• Amputation rehabilitation
• Chronic pain and functional decline
Qualifications
• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Completion of accredited PM&R residency program
• Eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina
• DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Strong communication and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, or physician leadership experience
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) experience
• Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and IRF standards
• Experience with quality metrics and performance improvement
• Experience with EMG/NCS, injections, spasticity management, or musculoskeletal medicine
Working Hours
Skills
PM&R
Physiatry
Inpatient Rehabilitation
IRF
Medical Director
Rehabilitation Medicine
Stroke Rehabilitation
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Spasticity Management
EMG/NCS
Physician Leadership
Quality Improvement
CMS Compliance