Administration, Medical Director Acute Rehab.

Job Description

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\n Medical Director Acute Rehab\n

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\n FacilityCentral Maine Medical Center\n

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\n Location US-ME-LEWISTON\n

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\n ID View phone number on ziprecruiter.com\n

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\n Category Director\n

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\n Position Type Full Time\n

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\n Shift Days\n

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\n TBD\n

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\n Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.\n

\n \n Overview\n

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Medical Director – Acute Rehabilitation

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Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

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Location: Lewiston

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Affiliation: Prime Healthcare

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Position Type: Full-Time

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Position Summary

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The Medical Director of Acute Rehabilitation at Central Maine Medical Center provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the inpatient rehabilitation program. This physician leader ensures high-quality, patient-centered care while driving program growth, regulatory compliance, and superior functional outcomes in alignment with Prime Healthcare’s mission.

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Clinical Schedule & Expectations

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• Medical Director will maintain an active clinical role within the Acute Rehabilitation Unit
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• Expected to provide on-site clinical coverage approximately 3 weeks per month, unless on approved vacation
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• One week per month designated for administrative responsibilities, program development, and leadership activities
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• Participates in call coverage as required by the program
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Skills & Competencies

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• Strong leadership and physician engagement skills
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• Expertise in inpatient rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care
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• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
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• Data-driven approach to quality improvement and outcomes
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• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Competitive base salary plus Medical Director stipend
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• Performance-based incentives tied to quality metrics and program growth
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• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable)
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• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
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• CME allowance and professional development support
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Why Central Maine Medical Center?

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• Member of Prime Healthcare
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• Opportunity to lead and expand a growing acute rehabilitation program
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• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
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• Located in Lewiston, offering excellent quality of life with access to outdoor recreation and a lower cost of living
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• Provide medical leadership and oversight of the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
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• Direct patient care activities including admissions, continued stays, and discharge planning in accordance with IRF criteria
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• Lead interdisciplinary team conferences to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation care
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• Develop and implement clinical protocols, pathways, and quality improvement initiatives
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• Ensure compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission, and all applicable regulations
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• Collaborate with hospital leadership to drive program growth and operational efficiency
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• Monitor and improve key metrics such as length of stay, functional outcomes, and readmission rates
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• Oversee utilization management, documentation accuracy, and medical necessity reviews
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• Recruit, mentor, and supervise rehabilitation physicians and advanced practice providers
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\n \n \n Qualifications\n

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• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
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• Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) preferred
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• Active, unrestricted Maine medical license (or ability to obtain)
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• Minimum 3–5 years of inpatient rehabilitation experience
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• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
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• Working knowledge of IRF-PAI, CMS guidelines, and interdisciplinary rehab models
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CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

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\n Full Time\n

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\n \n Equal Employment Opportunity\n

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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: -10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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