PM&R Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation | Physician Leadership | Connecticut (ID-BB
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Job description
PM&R Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation
Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Position Type: Full-Time
Practice Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Leadership Role: Medical Director with Active Clinical Practice
Position Overview
A nationally recognized rehabilitation 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 hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who wants to combine hands-on inpatient rehabilitation medicine with clinical leadership, quality improvement, physician mentorship, and program development.
The Medical Director will collaborate with executive leadership and an experienced interdisciplinary team to enhance clinical outcomes, support operational excellence, and expand rehabilitation services while maintaining an active inpatient practice.
Position Highlights
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Physician leadership opportunity within an established inpatient rehabilitation hospital
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Combination of clinical PM&R practice and Medical Director responsibilities
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Strong executive and operational support
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Collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
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Opportunity to influence clinical quality, patient safety, and program development
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Competitive compensation with potential leadership stipend and performance incentives
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Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available
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Comprehensive benefits and leadership development opportunities
Job Responsibilities
Conduct inpatient admission evaluations, consultations, and daily rounds.
Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans for medically complex patients.
Manage functional, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, pain, and spasticity-related conditions.
Coordinate care with nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, case management, and consulting specialists.
Participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation conferences.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Perform EMG/NCS, diagnostic injections, or other rehabilitation procedures when applicable to clinical practice.
Medical Director Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership for the inpatient rehabilitation program.
Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences.
Partner with executive leadership on clinical strategy and program development.
Promote evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and patient safety.
Support compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and inpatient rehabilitation standards.
Mentor physicians and multidisciplinary clinical staff.
Support physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
Improve patient satisfaction, functional outcomes, and overall care delivery.
Qualifications
Patients may include individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, amputation, polytrauma, and other medically complex conditions.
Minimum 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.
Current Connecticut medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
Active DEA registration or ability to obtain one before employment.
Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, or physician leader.
At least two years of experience practicing in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF).
Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
Familiarity with CMS regulations, IRF-PAI documentation, Joint Commission standards, and rehabilitation quality metrics.
Experience with spasticity management, Botox injections, EMG/NCS, or musculoskeletal procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, clinical experience, and leadership background.
The package may include:
Competitive base salary and Medical Director stipend
Productivity or performance bonuses
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and CME allowance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Disability and life insurance
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a collaborative PM&R physician with inpatient rehabilitation experience who is ready to combine excellent patient care with meaningful physician leadership. Candidates with prior rehabilitation leadership experience and a commitment to long-term program development are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested physicians: Apply to learn more about this physician leadership opportunity in Waterbury, Connecticut.