PM&R Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation & Physician Leadership
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Job description
PM&R Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation & Physician Leadership
Location: Southern Ohio – Huntington Metro Area
Position: Full-Time | Medical Director
Compensation: Highly Competitive Salary + Medical Director Stipend + Productivity Incentives
Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Schedule: Full-Time | No Traditional Call Schedule
The Opportunity
An established inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Southern Ohio is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to serve as Medical Director.
This is an exciting opportunity for a physiatrist who wants to combine meaningful inpatient rehabilitation practice with physician leadership and hospital-level clinical oversight.
The Medical Director will play a key role in shaping the clinical direction of the rehabilitation program while partnering with hospital administration and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, advance quality initiatives, and support continued program growth.
The position combines active inpatient clinical responsibilities with dedicated administrative and physician leadership responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to mentor clinicians, lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams, and contribute to the strategic development of an established rehabilitation facility.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Medical Director leadership opportunity within an established inpatient rehabilitation hospital.
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Competitive and negotiable compensation package.
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Additional Medical Director stipend.
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Productivity-based incentives and performance bonuses.
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Sign-on bonus potential.
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Relocation assistance, where applicable.
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Active inpatient PM&R clinical practice.
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No traditional call schedule.
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Dedicated administrative and leadership responsibilities.
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Strong executive and clinical support.
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Collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
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Modern inpatient rehabilitation environment.
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Leadership development and long-term career advancement opportunities.
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Opportunity to influence clinical quality and rehabilitation outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
Inpatient Rehabilitation & Clinical Care
Perform comprehensive inpatient admission evaluations, histories, and physical examinations.
Manage daily inpatient rehabilitation rounds.
Develop and oversee individualized rehabilitation treatment plans.
Conduct functional, neurological, and neuromuscular assessments.
Manage medically complex rehabilitation patients.
Evaluate and manage pain, spasticity, and functional limitations.
Coordinate care with consulting physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Perform EMG/NCS studies and diagnostic or therapeutic injections when applicable and within training.
Prevent and manage secondary rehabilitation complications.
Monitor patient progress and functional outcomes.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Medical Director & Physician Leadership
Provide clinical leadership for the inpatient rehabilitation program.
Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences.
Partner with executive leadership to advance hospital initiatives.
Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and best practices.
Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Support compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and applicable IRF regulatory standards.
Mentor physicians and multidisciplinary clinical staff.
Assist with physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
Support strategic growth and community outreach initiatives.
Promote a collaborative, patient-centered clinical environment.
Quality & Regulatory Oversight
Support compliance with CMS rehabilitation requirements.
Monitor clinical quality and performance metrics.
Promote appropriate IRF documentation and IRF-PAI standards.
Participate in accreditation and regulatory readiness activities.
Support consistent clinical practices and evidence-based treatment protocols.
Help improve patient outcomes, safety, and rehabilitation program performance.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Current Ohio medical license or eligibility to obtain Ohio licensure.
Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
Strong clinical judgment and inpatient rehabilitation knowledge.
Excellent 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.
Two or more years of inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) experience.
Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
Familiarity with CMS regulations and IRF-PAI documentation.
Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and rehabilitation quality metrics.
Experience with EMG/NCS.
Experience with ultrasound-guided injections.
Experience with botulinum toxin (Botox) injections.
Expertise in spasticity management and musculoskeletal medicine.
Working Hours
Full-time Medical Director position.
Combination of inpatient clinical practice and administrative leadership.
No traditional call schedule.
Dedicated time for physician leadership and clinical program oversight.
Skills
2. Inpatient Rehabilitation
3. Medical Director
4. Rehabilitation Medicine
5. Spasticity Management
6. Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
7. Clinical Quality Improvement