Medical Director – PM&R | Inpatient Rehabilitation | Connecticut
Updated 9/22/26
$400,000
– $500,000
yearly
Waterbury, Connecticut, 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
PM&R Medical Director | Lead Inpatient Rehabilitation & Shape Clinical Excellence
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 established inpatient rehabilitation program in Connecticut.
This opportunity combines an active inpatient PM&R practice with physician leadership responsibilities. The Medical Director will work closely with executive leadership and a multidisciplinary clinical team to support high-quality patient care, clinical excellence, quality initiatives, physician engagement, and continued program growth.
This role is well suited for a PM&R physician interested in combining clinical practice with meaningful physician leadership.
Position Highlights
- Medical Director leadership opportunity
- Active inpatient PM&R practice
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) setting
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
- Strong executive and operational support
- Physician autonomy
- Modern rehabilitation environment
- Stable patient volumes
- Opportunity to influence clinical strategy and operations
- Leadership development and long-term career growth
- Excellent work-life balance
Job Responsibilities
Admission evaluations and consultations
Daily inpatient rounding
Comprehensive histories and physical examinations
Individualized rehabilitation treatment planning
Functional, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal assessments
Pain and spasticity management
EMG/NCS testing, when applicable
Diagnostic and therapeutic injections
Prevention and management of secondary rehabilitation complications
Medical management of medically complex rehabilitation patients
Collaboration with consulting specialists and multidisciplinary teams
Emergency rehabilitation consultations
Timely and compliant clinical documentation
Medical Director Responsibilities
Provide physician leadership by:
Leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences
Partnering with executive leadership on strategic initiatives
Developing and enhancing clinical policies and procedures
Supporting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Supporting compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF standards
Mentoring physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Supporting patient satisfaction and rehabilitation outcomes
Assisting with physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention
Promoting evidence-based rehabilitation practices
Supporting continued program growth and community partnerships
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in PM&R
Completion of an accredited PM&R residency
Currently licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Connecticut
Active DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation medicine
Commitment to patient-centered care
Preferred
Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, or comparable physician leadership experience
2+ years of inpatient rehabilitation/IRF experience
Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
Knowledge of:
CMS regulations
IRF-PAI documentation
Joint Commission standards
Rehabilitation quality metrics
Experience with:
EMG/NCS
Ultrasound-guided injections
Spasticity management
Botox injections
Musculoskeletal medicine
Interventional rehabilitation procedures
Working Hours
Skills
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