PM&R Medical Director | Inpatient Rehabilitation | Physician Leadership

Updated 9/22/26
$400,000 – $500,000 yearly
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

Lead Rehabilitation Medicine. Shape Clinical Excellence. Build Your Leadership Career.

A confidential 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 program in Southern Ohio.

This opportunity combines an active inpatient PM&R practice with physician leadership responsibilities. The Medical Director will help guide clinical quality, collaborate with executive and multidisciplinary teams, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to the continued growth of the rehabilitation program.

This is an opportunity for an experienced PM&R physician who wants to combine patient care, physician leadership, and program development in a collaborative inpatient rehabilitation environment.

Position Highlights

  • Medical Director physician leadership role
  • Active inpatient PM&R practice
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) setting
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
  • No traditional call schedule
  • Oversight of admissions and PAS reviews as needed
  • Strong executive and clinical support
  • Modern rehabilitation environment
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Long-term career advancement potential
  • Part of a nationally recognized rehabilitation organization

Job Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care, including:

Performing admission evaluations, histories, and physical examinations
Managing daily inpatient rounds
Developing individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
Conducting functional and neuromuscular assessments
Managing pain, spasticity, and medically complex rehabilitation patients
Performing EMG/NCS studies and diagnostic or therapeutic injections, when applicable
Preventing and managing secondary rehabilitation complications
Collaborating with consulting physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
Maintaining timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation

The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and support operational excellence by:

Leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences
Partnering with executive leadership on clinical and operational initiatives
Developing and implementing clinical policies and best practices
Supporting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Supporting compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF standards
Mentoring physicians and multidisciplinary clinical staff
Assisting with physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention
Supporting strategic program growth and community outreach

Qualifications

MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Completion of an accredited PM&R residency program
Currently licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Ohio
DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated interest in patient-centered, evidence-based rehabilitation care
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Working Hours

Full-Time

Skills

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, PM&R, Inpatient Rehabilitation, IRF, Medical Director, Physician Leadership, Rehabilitation Medicine, Stroke Rehabilitation, TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Neuromuscular Medicine, Spasticity Management, Pain Management, EMG/NCS, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Botox, Interdisciplinary Care, CMS, IRF-PAI, Joint Commission, Quality Improvement, Patient Safety
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Hiring Organization

Nortek Medical Staffing

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