Physician Leader – Medical Director, Inpatient Rehabilitation | PM&R
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Physician Leader – Medical Director, Inpatient Rehabilitation | PM&R
Compensation: Highly Competitive – Negotiable
Location: Augusta, Georgia Metro Area | South Carolina
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Subspecialty: Inpatient Rehabilitation / Medical Directorship
Job at a Glance
Degree Required: MD / DO
Position Type: Full-Time – Confirm with client
Work Environment: Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Visa Sponsorship: Not Specified
Experience Level: 2+ years of inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in PM&R
Leadership Experience: Preferred
Call Schedule: No Traditional Call Schedule
Internal Code: Not Provided
Job Description
An established, nationally recognized rehabilitation healthcare organization is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to serve as Medical Director of its inpatient rehabilitation program in the Greater Augusta Metro Area.
This exceptional opportunity combines hands-on inpatient rehabilitation medicine with physician executive leadership. The selected physician will play an instrumental role in shaping clinical strategy, overseeing multidisciplinary rehabilitation services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting the continued growth of an established rehabilitation hospital.
The ideal candidate is an experienced PM&R physician with a passion for restoring patient function, developing clinical teams, and advancing quality-driven rehabilitation programs.
This position offers the opportunity to maintain an active clinical practice while taking on meaningful leadership responsibilities, with strong administrative support and no traditional call schedule.
The Opportunity
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Medical Director position with clinical and administrative responsibilities
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Active inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation practice
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Dedicated Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) setting
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Physician leadership with executive-level collaboration
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Oversight of admissions and Patient Assessment Screening (PAS) reviews as needed
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Leadership of interdisciplinary rehabilitation conferences
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Collaborative physician and multidisciplinary therapy teams
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Modern rehabilitation facility and established clinical resources
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No traditional call schedule
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Opportunity to influence clinical quality, patient outcomes, and program development
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Leadership development and long-term advancement opportunities
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Affiliation with a nationally recognized rehabilitation organization
Why Consider This Role?
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Competitive, individually negotiated compensation
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Additional Medical Director leadership stipend
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Productivity and performance-based incentives
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Potential sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance, where applicable
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Strong administrative and executive leadership support
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Clinical autonomy and meaningful decision-making authority
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No traditional call schedule
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Established multidisciplinary rehabilitation infrastructure
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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CME allowance and paid CME time
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Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
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Life and disability insurance
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Generous paid time off
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Long-term physician leadership and career advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation admission evaluations, histories, and physical examinations.
Manage daily inpatient rounds and ongoing patient care.
Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans based on patient needs and functional goals.
Conduct functional, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal assessments.
Manage medically complex rehabilitation patients.
Evaluate and treat pain, spasticity, and functional impairments.
Perform EMG/NCS studies and diagnostic or therapeutic injections when applicable and within clinical expertise.
Provide spasticity management, including botulinum toxin injections when appropriate.
Identify and prevent secondary complications associated with rehabilitation conditions.
Coordinate care with consulting physicians, rehabilitation nurses, therapists, and other specialists.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Medical Director & Leadership Responsibilities
Provide physician leadership and clinical oversight of inpatient rehabilitation services.
Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences.
Collaborate with hospital administration and executive leadership on operational and clinical initiatives.
Establish, implement, and maintain clinical policies, protocols, and best practices.
Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical performance initiatives.
Support compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF regulatory requirements.
Oversee admissions processes and participate in PAS reviews as needed.
Mentor physicians and multidisciplinary clinical professionals.
Participate in physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
Support strategic program development, service expansion, and community outreach.
Promote a collaborative culture focused on evidence-based medicine and excellent patient outcomes.
Patient Population
The Medical Director will oversee rehabilitation care for patients recovering from a broad range of complex medical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions, including:
Stroke and cerebrovascular conditions
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Parkinson's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Orthopedic trauma
Total joint replacement
Polytrauma
Amputation
Chronic pain
Neuromuscular conditions
Functional decline and debility
Other medically complex rehabilitation diagnoses
Ideal Background
The strongest candidates will be experienced PM&R physicians who combine clinical expertise in inpatient rehabilitation with an interest in physician leadership.
Preferred Clinical Experience:
Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)
Acute inpatient rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation
Traumatic brain injury
Spinal cord injury
Orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Pain and spasticity management
Medically complex rehabilitation patients
Preferred Leadership Experience:
Medical Director
Associate Medical Director
Chief of PM&R
Physician Leadership
Inpatient Rehabilitation Program Oversight
Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
Clinical Quality Improvement
Physician Mentoring and Development
Key Clinical Skills
Inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical Directorship & Physician Leadership
Neurological Rehabilitation
Stroke, TBI & Spinal Cord Injury Management
Functional & Neuromuscular Assessment
Pain & Spasticity Management
EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Management
CMS & IRF Regulatory Compliance
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Completion of an accredited PM&R residency program.
Current or eligibility to obtain an active South Carolina medical license.
DEA registration or ability to obtain.
Excellent clinical assessment and patient management skills.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation medicine.
Preferred:
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.
Knowledge of CMS regulations and IRF requirements.
Familiarity with IRF-PAI documentation.
Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and quality performance metrics.
Experience with EMG/NCS, ultrasound-guided injections, Botox injections, and spasticity management.
Working Hours
Skills
Medical Director
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Spasticity Management
EMG/NCS
Physician Leadership