Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Medical Director Opportunity)

What We OfferPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Medical Director Opportunity)Novant Health - Wilmington, North CarolinaNovant Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-EligiblePhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physicianto join and lead inpatient rehabilitation services inWilmington. This is a unique opportunity to step into aMedical Director roleand help shape the future of a growing rehabilitation program within theNeurosciences Institute .Position OverviewFull-time (1.0 FTE)Start Date:October 2026Primarilyinpatient rehabilitation focus , with future opportunity to expand into outpatient servicesReports to theNeurosciences InstitutePractice SettingCurrent Location:New Hanover Rehab Hospital, 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NCFuture State-of-the-Art Facility (Opening January 2028):60 private rooms at Orthopedic Hospital campus (5301 Wrightsville Ave)This is theonly inpatient rehabilitation facility in the region , serving a broad coastal population across multiple counties, with the next closest facility over 1.5 hours away.Clinical ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation careServe asMedical Director(minimum 20 hours/week; current structure ~28 hours/week)Maintainon-site clinical coverage (36-40 hours/week)Collaborate with hospitalists and multidisciplinary teamsProvideon-call support(nights/weekends) for APP teamTeam Structure1 PM&R Physician on-site Monday-Friday4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)APP coverage on weekends/holidays (6-hour shifts)Additional PM&R physician available for backup coverageWork alongside a highly skilled interdisciplinary team:Physical TherapistsOccupational TherapistsSpeech Language PathologistsRehab Nurses and support staffPatient Population & VolumeAverage daily census:29-31 patients~ 900 admissions annuallyPatient mix:60% neurological conditions (primarily stroke/CVA)Amputation, debility, and multi-trauma casesPrimarily adult population (average age 64), with occasional adolescent cases (12-17)Call & CoverageAPPs serve as first line; physician provides backup supportHospitalists available24/7PM&R physician considered on call when not on-siteIdeal CandidateBoard Certified/Eligible in Physical Medicine & RehabilitationExperience ininpatient rehabilitation medicine requiredInterest or experience inmedical leadershippreferredPassion for collaborative, team-based careWhy Join Novant Health?Lead and grow awell-established rehab program (32+ years)Be part of ahighly regarded Neurosciences InstituteHelp transition into anew, modern rehabilitation facility (2028)Serve arapidly growing coastal communitywith significant needLocation Highlights - Wilmington, NCLocated along the coast,Wilmingtonoffers:Easy access to beaches within 10 milesGrowing arts, dining, and entertainment sceneMild climate year-roundFamily-friendly communities across New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Onslow, and Columbus countiesAdditional NotesWhile PM&R is a highly specialized and smaller field, this role offers a rare opportunity to focus on meaningful inpatient rehabilitation care and program leadership in an underserved region.#NHMGphysiciansWhat You'll DoIt is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".What We're Looking ForEducation:Graduate of an accredited school of medicine requiredCompletion of an accredited residency program requiredFor specialty physicians - completion of an accredited fellowship program specific to medical specialtyLicensure/Certification/Registration:Current MD license in appropriate stateBoard certification or eligibilityCurrent DEA license requiredJob Opening ID154763