PM&R Physician Medical Director | Inpatient Rehabilitation Leadership Opportunity | Physician-Led Rehab Program
Updated 9/11/26
Aiken, South Carolina, 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 nationally recognized rehabilitation organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to serve as Medical Director of a premier inpatient rehabilitation hospital.
This unique opportunity combines active inpatient rehabilitation practice with physician leadership responsibilities. The Medical Director will help shape clinical strategy, lead interdisciplinary teams, support quality initiatives, and partner with hospital leadership to advance patient outcomes and program growth.
This role is ideal for a PM&R physician who is passionate about rehabilitation medicine and interested in expanding their impact through clinical leadership.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care including:
Admission evaluations
Patient histories and physical examinations
Daily inpatient rounds
Development of individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
Functional and neuromuscular assessments
Management of:
Pain
Spasticity
Medically complex rehabilitation patients
Prevention of secondary rehabilitation complications
Collaboration with:
Consulting physicians
Therapists
Nursing teams
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation staff
Maintain accurate and compliant medical documentation
Perform EMG/NCS studies and diagnostic or therapeutic injections when applicable
Medical Director Responsibilities
Provide physician leadership through:
Leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences
Partnering with executive leadership on hospital initiatives
Developing and implementing clinical best practices
Driving quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Supporting CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF regulatory compliance
Mentoring physicians and clinical team members
Assisting with physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention
Supporting strategic growth initiatives
Building relationships with community healthcare partners
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Completion of accredited PM&R residency program
Eligible for South Carolina medical licensure
DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong clinical leadership and communication skills
Commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation care
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as:
Medical Director
Associate Medical Director
PM&R Department Leader
Physician Leadership role
2+ years of inpatient rehabilitation (IRF) experience
Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
Knowledge of:
CMS regulations
IRF-PAI documentation
Joint Commission standards
Quality metrics
Experience with:
EMG/NCS
Ultrasound-guided injections
Botulinum toxin injections
Spasticity management
Musculoskeletal medicine
Working Hours
Inpatient rehabilitation schedule
No traditional call responsibilities
Flexible work-life balance supported by administrative resources
Skills
PM&R Physician
Physiatrist
Medical Director
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)
Rehabilitation Medicine
Stroke Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury
Neurorehabilitation
Pain Management
Spasticity Management
EMG/NCS
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Physician Leadership
Quality Improvement
CMS Compliance
Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
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