PM&R Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation Leadership Opportunity
Updated 9/24/26
$400,000
– $500,000
yearly
Aiken, South Carolina, 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 premier inpatient rehabilitation program.
This leadership-focused opportunity combines an active inpatient PM&R practice with physician executive responsibilities. The Medical Director will work closely with administration and multidisciplinary teams to support clinical excellence, improve patient outcomes, drive quality initiatives, and contribute to continued program growth.
This role is ideal for a rehabilitation physician who enjoys patient care while seeking a meaningful leadership opportunity within a growing rehabilitation organization.
Position Highlights
- Medical Director leadership position
- Active inpatient PM&R clinical practice
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) setting
- No traditional call schedule
- Dedicated administrative leadership responsibilities
- Oversight of admissions and PAS reviews as needed
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
- Strong executive and clinical support
- Modern rehabilitation environment
- Excellent work-life balance
- Leadership development opportunities
- Long-term career advancement potential
Job Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care, including:
Performing admission evaluations, histories, and physical examinations
Managing daily inpatient rehabilitation 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 secondary rehabilitation complications
Collaborating with consulting physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
Maintaining timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
Medical Director Responsibilities
The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership by:
Leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences
Partnering with executive leadership on hospital initiatives
Developing and implementing clinical policies and best practices
Driving quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Supporting CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF regulatory compliance
Mentoring physicians and multidisciplinary clinical staff
Supporting physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention
Assisting with program development and community outreach initiatives
Patient Population
The physician will oversee care for patients recovering from medically complex conditions, including:
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Orthopedic trauma
Joint replacement
Polytrauma
Amputation
Chronic pain
Functional decline
Other 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 or currently licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina
DEA registration or ability to obtain
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation care
Preferred:
Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, 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 and performance metrics
Experience with:
EMG/NCS
Ultrasound-guided injections
Botulinum toxin injections
Spasticity management
Musculoskeletal medicine
Working Hours
Inpatient rehabilitation schedule
No traditional call requirement
Administrative leadership responsibilities included
Skills
PM&R Physician
Physiatrist
Rehabilitation Medicine
Inpatient Rehabilitation
IRF
Medical Director
Physician Leadership
Rehabilitation Hospital
Stroke Rehabilitation
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Neuromuscular Medicine
Spasticity Management
EMG/NCS
Botox Injections
Ultrasound-Guided Injections
CMS Compliance
Quality Improvement
Patient Safety
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