PM&R Physician Medical Director – Lead a Growing Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
Job at a glance
Job description
A nationally recognized rehabilitation organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to serve as Medical Director of an established inpatient rehabilitation program.
This physician leadership opportunity combines an active inpatient rehabilitation practice with executive clinical oversight. The Medical Director will help guide the clinical vision of the hospital while partnering with administration and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes, improve quality initiatives, and support continued program growth.
This role is ideal for a physician passionate about rehabilitation medicine who is ready to expand their impact through leadership while maintaining meaningful patient care responsibilities.
The position offers physician autonomy, strong administrative support, a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, and an excellent work-life balance with no traditional call schedule.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care
Perform admission evaluations, histories, and physical examinations
Conduct daily inpatient rounds and manage treatment plans
Develop individualized rehabilitation strategies
Perform functional and neuromuscular assessments
Manage medically complex rehabilitation patients
Treat conditions including:
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Neurological disorders
Orthopedic trauma
Joint replacement recovery
Amputation rehabilitation
Chronic pain and functional decline
Perform EMG/NCS studies and diagnostic or therapeutic injections when applicable
Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
Medical Director Responsibilities:
Provide clinical leadership for inpatient rehabilitation services
Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation conferences
Partner with executive leadership on hospital initiatives
Develop and implement clinical best practices
Drive quality improvement and patient safety programs
Support CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF regulatory compliance
Mentor physicians and clinical staff
Assist with physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention
Support program growth and community outreach initiatives
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Completion of accredited PM&R residency program
Active Georgia medical license or ability to obtain
DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation care
Preferred:
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-PAI documentation
Joint Commission standards
Quality and performance metrics
Experience with:
EMG/NCS
Ultrasound-guided injections
Botox injections
Spasticity management
Musculoskeletal medicine
Working Hours
Monday – Friday schedule
Inpatient rehabilitation setting
No traditional call schedule
Dedicated administrative leadership responsibilities
Skills
PM&R Physician
Physiatrist
Rehabilitation Medicine
Medical Director
Inpatient Rehabilitation
IRF
Stroke Rehabilitation
TBI Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromuscular Medicine
EMG/NCS
Spasticity Management
Physician Leadership
Quality Improvement
CMS Compliance
Multidisciplinary Care