Medical Director – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) | Inpatient Rehab Leadership
Job at a glance
Job description
A nationally recognized rehabilitation 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 leadership opportunity combines active inpatient rehabilitation practice with clinical leadership responsibilities focused on quality improvement, physician engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and program growth.
The Medical Director will work closely with executive leadership, nursing, therapy teams, case management, consulting physicians, and hospital administration to deliver exceptional rehabilitation care for patients recovering from complex medical conditions.
This role is ideal for a physician who enjoys patient care, physician leadership, mentoring clinical teams, and improving rehabilitation outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient PM&R services including:
Admission evaluations
Consultations
Daily inpatient rounding
History and physical examinations
Individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
Functional, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal assessments
Manage medically complex rehabilitation patients
Provide pain and spasticity management
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures when applicable:
EMG/NCS
Injections
Musculoskeletal procedures
Spasticity management
Collaborate with consulting specialists
Provide emergency rehabilitation consultations
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
Medical Director Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership for the rehabilitation program
Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team meetings
Partner with executive leadership on clinical strategy
Develop and improve clinical policies and procedures
Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Ensure compliance with:
CMS standards
IRF requirements
Joint Commission standards
Mentor physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
Support physician recruitment and onboarding
Promote evidence-based rehabilitation practices
Contribute to program growth and community partnerships
Patient Population
Care for patients recovering from:
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Neuromuscular disorders
Orthopedic trauma
Joint replacement
Polytrauma
Amputation
Chronic pain
Medical debility
Functional decline
Complex rehabilitation diagnoses
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Completion of accredited PM&R residency program
Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
Active DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong clinical and leadership skills
Excellent communication abilities
Commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation care
Preferred:
Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, or physician leadership experience
Experience in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)
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
Botox/spasticity management
Musculoskeletal medicine
Working Hours
Active inpatient rehabilitation practice
Leadership responsibilities integrated into clinical role
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Predictable physician schedule
Skills
PM&R
Physiatrist
Medical Director
Inpatient Rehabilitation
IRF
Rehabilitation Medicine
Stroke Rehabilitation
TBI Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury
Neurological Rehabilitation
Amputation Rehabilitation
Pain Management
Spasticity Management
EMG/NCS
Physician Leadership
Quality Improvement