PM&R Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation Leadership Opportunity
Updated 9/24/26
$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
Our confidential client is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to serve as a Medical Director for a leading inpatient rehabilitation program.
This opportunity combines hands-on inpatient rehabilitation practice with physician leadership responsibilities, allowing you to guide clinical excellence, support quality initiatives, and collaborate with executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate is a PM&R physician passionate about improving functional outcomes while taking on a meaningful leadership role within a growing rehabilitation organization.
Position Highlights
- Physician Medical Director leadership opportunity
- Active inpatient rehabilitation (IRF) practice
- No traditional call schedule
- Strong administrative and executive support
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
- Leadership and program development opportunities
- Oversight of rehabilitation quality initiatives
- Modern inpatient rehabilitation environment
- Long-term career growth potential
- Competitive compensation package
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care
Perform patient admissions, histories, and physical examinations
Manage daily inpatient rounds and rehabilitation treatment plans
Conduct functional and neuromuscular assessments
Treat medically complex rehabilitation patients
Manage pain, spasticity, and rehabilitation-related complications
Perform EMG/NCS studies and injections when applicable
Collaborate with consulting physicians and therapy teams
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
Medical Director Responsibilities
Provide physician leadership for rehabilitation services
Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences
Partner with hospital leadership on clinical initiatives
Develop and support evidence-based clinical practices
Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Support CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF compliance standards
Mentor physicians and clinical staff
Assist with physician recruitment and onboarding
Support program growth and community relationships
Patient Population
Care includes patients recovering from:
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Orthopedic trauma
Joint replacement
Polytrauma
Amputation
Chronic pain conditions
Functional decline
Other medically complex rehabilitation diagnoses
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Completion of accredited PM&R residency program
Eligible for medical licensure in Ohio
Active DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong communication and leadership skills
Commitment to patient-centered rehabilitation care
Preferred
Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, or 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
Quality improvement metrics
Experience with:
EMG/NCS
Ultrasound-guided injections
Botulinum toxin injections
Spasticity management
Musculoskeletal medicine
Working Hours
No traditional call schedule
Inpatient rehabilitation coverage model
Dedicated administrative leadership responsibilities
Skills
PM&R
Physiatry
Rehabilitation Medicine
Inpatient Rehabilitation
IRF
Medical Director
Physician Leadership
Stroke Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Neuromuscular Medicine
Spasticity Management
EMG
Injections
Quality Improvement
CMS Compliance
Rehabilitation Hospital
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