Medical Director – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Inpatient Rehab Leadership Opportunity | Augusta Metro Area
Updated 9/22/26
Augusta, Georgia, 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
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to serve as Medical Director of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Augusta Metro Area.
This unique leadership opportunity combines hands-on inpatient rehabilitation medicine with physician leadership responsibilities. The Medical Director will help guide clinical excellence, support multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while maintaining an active patient care practice.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative physician leader who is passionate about rehabilitation medicine, improving functional outcomes, and mentoring clinical teams.
Position Highlights:
- Medical Director leadership opportunity
- Active inpatient PM&R practice
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) setting
- No traditional call schedule
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
- Strong administrative and executive support
- Opportunity for long-term leadership growth
- Nationally recognized rehabilitation organization
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care
Perform admission evaluations, histories, and physical examinations
Manage daily inpatient rounds
Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
Perform functional and neuromuscular assessments
Manage complex rehabilitation patients, including:
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Orthopedic trauma
Joint replacement
Amputation
Neurological conditions
Chronic pain and functional decline
Manage pain, spasticity, and rehabilitation-related medical needs
Collaborate with multidisciplinary therapy and medical teams
Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Medical Director Responsibilities:
Provide clinical leadership for rehabilitation programs
Lead interdisciplinary team conferences
Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Develop clinical policies and best practices
Partner with hospital leadership on operational goals
Support CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF compliance standards
Mentor physicians and clinical staff
Assist with physician recruitment and onboarding
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Completion of accredited PM&R residency program
Active or eligible medical license
DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration 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
IRF documentation requirements
Joint Commission standards
Quality metrics
Experience with:
EMG/NCS
Ultrasound-guided injections
Botulinum toxin injections
Spasticity management
Musculoskeletal medicine
Working Hours
Primarily Monday–Friday
No traditional call schedule
Inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting
Skills
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Medical Director Leadership
Stroke Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Care
Traumatic Brain Injury Management
Quality Improvement
Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
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