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Medical Director Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Confidential Inpatient Rehabilitation Leadership Opportunity
$400,000 $500,000+ Total Compensation Medical Director Stipend Performance Bonus Sign-On Bonus Relocation Assistance Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
Position Type: Full-Time
Lead the Future of Rehabilitation Medicine Our confidential client is seeking an accomplished Board Certified or Board Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Physiatrist) to serve as the Medical Director of a premier inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Connecticut.
This is far more than a traditional PM&R position.
This is an opportunity to become the clinical leader of an established rehabilitation program while continuing to practice medicine at a high level. You'll work alongside an exceptional interdisciplinary team helping patients regain independence following stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic trauma, neurological illness, amputation, and other medically complex conditions.
If you're looking for a position where your leadership will be valued as much as your clinical expertise, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out Total Compensation Expected Total Compensation: $400,000 $500,000+
Package may include:Competitive Base Salary
Medical Director Leadership Stipend
Productivity & Performance Bonuses
Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Annual Merit Increases
(Compensation package will be tailored based on experience, leadership background, board certification, and overall qualifications.)
Comprehensive Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
CME Allowance & Paid CME Time
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Leadership Development Opportunities
Long-Term Career Advancement
Supportive Executive Leadership Team
Position Overview As Medical Director, you'll combine an active inpatient rehabilitation practice with physician leadership responsibilities that directly impact clinical quality, patient outcomes, physician engagement, and hospital growth.
You'll collaborate closely with executive leadership, nursing, therapy, case management, consulting specialists, and hospital administration to ensure every patient receives exceptional, evidence-based rehabilitation care.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who enjoys mentoring teams, improving clinical processes, and building programs while still practicing medicine.
Clinical Responsibilities You'll provide comprehensive Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation services including:Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation consultations
Daily patient rounding
Admission evaluations
History & Physical examinations
Individualized rehabilitation treatment planning
Functional assessments
Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal evaluations
Pain management
Spasticity management
Electrodiagnostic medicine (EMG/NCS) when applicable
Diagnostic and therapeutic injections
Prevention of secondary disability complications
Medical management of complex rehabilitation patients
Coordination with consulting specialists
Emergency rehabilitation consultations
Timely, compliant medical documentation
Medical Director Responsibilities Serve as the physician leader for the rehabilitation hospital by:Leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation conferences
Partnering with executive leadership on hospital strategy
Developing and improving clinical policies
Driving quality improvement initiatives
Supporting CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF compliance
Mentoring physicians and clinical staff
Improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
Participating in physician recruitment and onboarding
Promoting evidence-based rehabilitation practices
Helping grow rehabilitation services and community partnerships
Patient Population Treat medically complex patients recovering from:Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuromuscular Disorders
Orthopedic Trauma
Hip & Knee Replacement
Polytrauma
Amputation
Chronic Pain
General Medical Debility
Functional Decline
The Ideal Candidate We're looking for a physician leader who is:Passionate about rehabilitation medicine
Collaborative and approachable
Clinically exceptional
Quality-driven
Patient-centered
Interested in physician leadership
Comfortable mentoring multidisciplinary teams
Looking for a long-term leadership home
Minimum Qualifications (Must Have) MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited PM&R residency
Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine in Connecticut
Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation medicine
Passion for improving patient outcomes
Preferred Qualifications Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, or physician leadership experience
Experience practicing in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)
Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
Knowledge of CMS, IRF-PAI documentation, Joint Commission standards, and rehabilitation quality metrics
Experience with EMG/NCS, ultrasound-guided injections, spasticity management, Botox, musculoskeletal medicine, or interventional rehabilitation procedures
Why Physicians Join This Organization This organization is recognized nationally for delivering exceptional post-acute rehabilitation care and investing in physician leadership.
You'll enjoy:Strong executive support
Collaborative interdisciplinary culture
Modern inpatient rehabilitation facilities
Significant physician autonomy
Opportunity to shape clinical operations
Stable patient volumes
Outstanding work-life balance
Long-term leadership growth
The ability to truly transform patients' lives every day
This is an opportunity to build a lasting career while helping patients recover from life-changing illnesses and injuries.
Must-Have Screening Questions Are you Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)?
Do you currently hold (or are you eligible to obtain) a Connecticut medical license ?
Do you have at least 2 years of experience practicing in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) ?
Have you previously served as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, or other physician leadership role ?
Are you comfortable leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences while maintaining an active inpatient PM&R practice?
Do you have experience treating patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, neurological disorders, and medically complex rehabilitation diagnoses ?
Are you open to relocating to Waterbury, Connecticut , if necessary?
Why This Opportunity Is Different
This isn't simply another PM&R position it's a chance to become the clinical face of an established rehabilitation hospital, influence the direction of patient care, mentor the next generation of rehabilitation professionals, and build a rewarding long-term leadership career while earning $400,000 $500,000+ in total compensation.
Worksite address
waterbury, CT, 06701, US
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