Inpatient Rehabilitation Medical Director – PM&R | Greater Waterbury Area
Updated 10/16/26
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
Practice in an established inpatient rehabilitation environment with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other clinical professionals. The Medical Director will combine direct patient care with clinical leadership, quality initiatives, physician mentorship, and collaboration with executive leadership.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive inpatient PM&R services.
Perform admission evaluations and consultations.
Conduct daily inpatient rounds.
Complete histories and physical examinations.
Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans.
Perform functional, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal assessments.
Manage pain and spasticity.
Perform EMG/NCS when applicable.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic injections when applicable.
Manage medically complex rehabilitation patients.
Coordinate care with consulting specialists.
Provide emergency rehabilitation consultations.
Maintain accurate and compliant documentation.
Medical Director Responsibilities
Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences.
Partner with executive leadership on clinical and strategic initiatives.
Develop and enhance clinical policies and procedures.
Support quality improvement and patient safety.
Promote compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF standards.
Mentor physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Support physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
Promote evidence-based rehabilitation practices.
Help strengthen rehabilitation services and community partnerships.
Support patient satisfaction and rehabilitation outcomes.
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Completion of an accredited PM&R residency.
Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Connecticut.
Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation medicine.
Interest in improving patient outcomes and leading multidisciplinary care.
Preferred
Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, or comparable physician leadership experience.
2+ years of IRF experience.
Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
Familiarity with CMS, IRF-PAI, Joint Commission standards, and rehabilitation quality metrics.
EMG/NCS experience.
Ultrasound-guided injections.
Spasticity management/Botox.
Musculoskeletal and interventional rehabilitation procedures.
Working Hours
Skills
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Medical Director Leadership
IRF Patient Care
Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
Stroke Rehabilitation
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Spasticity Management
Musculoskeletal Medicine
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