Physical Med & Rehab Opening in Wilmington, NC

Updated 9/18/26
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
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**Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Medical Director - Wilmington, NC ### The Opportunity Seeking a BC/BE Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to join and lead inpatient rehabilitation services in Wilmington. This is a unique opportunity to step into a Medical Director role and help shape the future of a growing rehabilitation program within the Neurosciences Institute.

  • Full-time (1.0 FTE)
  • Target Start Date: October 2026
  • Primarily inpatient rehabilitation focus with future opportunity to expand into outpatient services --- ### Practice Setting
  • Current Location: New Hanover Rehab Hospital, Wilmington, NC
  • Future Facility (Opening January 2028): 60 private rooms at the Orthopedic Hospital campus ‚Äî a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility This is the
only inpatient rehabilitation facility in the region, serving a broad coastal population across multiple counties, with the next closest facility over 1.5 hours away. --- ### Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care Serve as Medical Director (minimum 20 hours/week; current structure ~28 hours/week) Maintain on-site clinical coverage (36–40 hours/week) Collaborate with hospitalists and multidisciplinary teams Provide on-call backup support for APP team (nights/weekends) --- ### Team Structure 1 PM&R Physician on-site Monday–Friday 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) with weekend/holiday coverage Additional PM&R physician available for backup coverage Highly skilled interdisciplinary team including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Rehab Nurses --- ### Patient Population & Volume Average daily census: 29–31 patients ~900 admissions annually Patient mix: - 60% neurological conditions (primarily stroke/CVA) - Amputation, debility, and multi-trauma cases - Primarily adult population (average age 64), with occasional adolescent cases (ages 12–17) -- Lead and grow a well-established rehab program with 32+ years of history Be part of a highly regarded Neurosciences Institute Help transition into a new, modern rehabilitation facility in 2028 Serve a rapidly growing coastal community with significant regional need --- ### Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of medicine Completion of an accredited residency and PM&R fellowship program Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Experience in inpatient rehabilitation medicine required Interest or experience in medical leadership preferred Current MD license in North Carolina (or eligibility) Current DEA license --- ### Location Wilmington, NC offers a beautiful coastal lifestyle: Beaches within 10 miles Growing arts, dining, and entertainment scene Mild climate year-round Family-friendly communities across New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Onslow, and Columbus counties
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