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PM&R Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation | Physician Leadership

Location: Huntington–Ashland Metro Area

Position Overview

A confidential healthcare organization is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician to serve as Medical Director of an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This opportunity combines hands-on inpatient PM&R practice with clinical leadership, quality improvement, and program development.

Position Highlights

• Medical Director role with dedicated leadership responsibilities

• Active inpatient rehabilitation practice

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care model

• No traditional call schedule

• Involvement in admissions and preadmission screening (PAS) reviews as needed

• Clinical and executive leadership support

• Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct admission evaluations, histories, and physical examinations.

• Manage daily inpatient rounds and individualized rehabilitation treatment plans.

• Assess functional and neuromuscular status.

• Treat pain, spasticity, and medically complex rehabilitation conditions.

• Perform EMG/NCS and diagnostic or therapeutic injections when applicable.

• Help prevent secondary complications during rehabilitation.

• Coordinate care with consulting physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

• Maintain accurate, timely, compliant clinical documentation.

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences.

• Partner with hospital leadership on clinical and operational initiatives.

• Develop and implement clinical policies and best practices.

• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

• Promote compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF standards.

• Mentor physicians and multidisciplinary clinical staff.

• Support physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention.

• Contribute to program growth and community outreach.

Patient Population

Patients may be recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, polytrauma, amputation, chronic pain, functional decline, and other medically complex conditions.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

• Completion of an accredited PM&R residency.

• Current Ohio medical license or eligibility for Ohio licensure.

• DEA registration or ability to obtain.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical leadership skills.

• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, or comparable physician leadership experience.

• Two or more years of inpatient rehabilitation experience.

• Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.

• Familiarity with CMS requirements, IRF-PAI documentation, Joint Commission standards, and quality metrics.

• Experience with EMG/NCS, ultrasound-guided injections, botulinum toxin injections, spasticity management, or musculoskeletal medicine.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and negotiable based on clinical experience, leadership background, and qualifications. The overall package may include a base salary, Medical Director stipend, productivity or performance incentives, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance where applicable.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; CME allowance and paid CME time; malpractice insurance with tail coverage; life and disability insurance; paid time off; and leadership development opportunities.

Why Consider This Role?

Bring your rehabilitation expertise to a physician leadership position where you can influence clinical quality, support a multidisciplinary team, and help advance inpatient rehabilitation services while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Candidate Screening Questions

1. Are you Board Certified or Board Eligible in PM&R?

2. Are you currently licensed or eligible for Ohio medical licensure?

3. Do you have inpatient rehabilitation facility experience?

4. Have you held a physician leadership or Medical Director position?

5. Are you comfortable leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation conferences?

6. Have you treated stroke, TBI, SCI, orthopedic, and other medically complex rehabilitation patients?

7. If necessary, are you willing to relocate to the Huntington–Ashland region?