PM&R Physician Medical Director | Inpatient Rehabilitation Leadership Role | No Traditional Call
Updated 9/11/26
South Point, Ohio, 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 confidential client is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician to serve as Medical Director of a premier inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Southern Ohio.
This opportunity combines an active inpatient rehabilitation practice with physician leadership responsibilities. The Medical Director will help guide clinical excellence, support multidisciplinary teams, improve patient outcomes, and partner with hospital leadership on continued program growth.
This role is ideal for a PM&R physician who enjoys clinical autonomy, leadership development, quality improvement, and making a meaningful impact in rehabilitation medicine.
Job Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care including:
Performing admission evaluations and physical examinations
Managing daily inpatient rehabilitation rounds
Developing individualized treatment plans
Completing functional and neuromuscular assessments
Managing complex rehabilitation patients
Treating pain and spasticity conditions
Collaborating with therapy teams and consulting physicians
Performing EMG/NCS studies when applicable
Performing diagnostic or therapeutic injections when applicable
Supporting prevention of rehabilitation complications
Maintaining accurate and compliant documentation
Medical Director Responsibilities
The Medical Director will provide physician leadership through:
Leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation team meetings
Partnering with executive leadership
Developing clinical policies and best practices
Driving quality improvement initiatives
Supporting patient safety programs
Ensuring compliance with:
CMS standards
Joint Commission requirements
IRF regulations
Mentoring physicians and clinical staff
Supporting physician recruitment and retention
Participating in hospital growth initiatives
Supporting community outreach efforts
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Completion of accredited PM&R residency program
Eligible for Ohio medical licensure
DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong leadership and communication skills
Commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation care
Preferred:
Previous Medical Director experience
Associate Medical Director experience
Chief of PM&R experience
Physician leadership background
2+ years inpatient rehabilitation (IRF) experience
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams
Knowledge of:
CMS regulations
IRF-PAI documentation
Joint Commission standards
Quality metrics
Additional preferred clinical skills:
EMG/NCS
Ultrasound-guided injections
Botox injections
Spasticity management
Musculoskeletal medicine
Working Hours
Schedule:
Primarily inpatient rehabilitation coverage
No traditional call schedule
Leadership responsibilities integrated into role
Skills
PM&R Physician
Physiatrist
Medical Director
Inpatient Rehabilitation
IRF
Rehabilitation Medicine
Stroke Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromuscular Medicine
Pain Management
Spasticity Management
EMG/NCS
Quality Improvement
Physician Leadership
CMS Compliance
Joint Commission
Interdisciplinary Care
Post-Acute Care
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