PM&R Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation - South Point (BB)
Updated 11/14/26
45680, South Point, Ohio, 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
3 years
Job description
Job description
An established, nationally recognized rehabilitation organization is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to serve as Medical Director of its premier inpatient rehabilitation hospital in South Point, Ohio.
This leadership opportunity combines hands-on inpatient rehabilitation medicine with meaningful executive responsibilities. The Medical Director will guide clinical operations, lead interdisciplinary care teams, advance quality initiatives, and collaborate with hospital administration to support continued program growth and exceptional patient outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PM&R physician ready to expand their leadership impact while maintaining an active clinical practice in a collaborative, well-supported rehabilitation environment.
Position Highlights
- Physician Medical Director role with dedicated administrative responsibilities
- Active inpatient PM&R clinical practice
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) setting
- No traditional call schedule
- Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
- Oversight of admissions and PAS reviews as needed
- Strong executive and clinical support
- Modern rehabilitation facility
- Leadership development and long-term advancement opportunities
- Part of a nationally recognized, growing rehabilitation organization
Compensation is highly competitive and negotiable based on clinical experience, leadership background, and overall qualifications. Exceptional candidates will receive individualized compensation packages.
Potential Compensation Components:
- Competitive base salary
- Medical Director stipend
- Productivity incentive
- Performance bonus
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance, where applicable
- Annual merit increases
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
- Generous paid time off
- Leadership development opportunities
- Long-term career advancement within a growing organization
Job Responsibilities
• Manage daily inpatient rounds and individualized rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Conduct functional and neuromuscular assessments.
• Manage pain, spasticity, and medically complex rehabilitation patients.
• Perform EMG/NCS studies and diagnostic or therapeutic injections, when applicable.
• Prevent secondary rehabilitation complications.
• Collaborate with consulting physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
Medical Director Responsibilities
• Provide clinical leadership and support operational excellence.
• Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences.
• Partner with executive leadership to advance hospital initiatives.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and best practices.
• Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF regulatory standards.
• Mentor physicians and multidisciplinary clinical staff.
• Assist with physician recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Support strategic growth and community outreach initiatives.
Patient Population
The Medical Director will oversee rehabilitation care for patients recovering from a variety of medically complex conditions, including:
• Stroke
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
• Parkinson's disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Orthopedic trauma and joint replacement
• Polytrauma
• Amputation
• Chronic pain
• Functional decline
• Other medically complex rehabilitation diagnoses
Qualifications
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Completion of an accredited PM&R residency program.
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine in Ohio.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation care.
Preferred:
• Previous experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, or in another physician leadership role.
• Two or more years of inpatient rehabilitation (IRF) experience.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations, IRF-PAI documentation, Joint Commission standards, and quality and performance metrics.
• Experience with EMG/NCS, ultrasound-guided injections, Botox injections, spasticity management, and musculoskeletal medicine.
Ideal Candidate
The successful physician will be passionate about rehabilitation medicine, improving functional outcomes, and delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate collaborative leadership, enjoy mentoring physicians and multidisciplinary teams, and have an interest in long-term physician leadership opportunities.
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