Medical Director - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) / Waterbury, Connecticut

Job Description

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\n

Location: Waterbury, Connecticut

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Position Type: Full-Time

\n Lead the Future of Rehabilitation Medicine\n

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.

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This is far more than a traditional PM&R position.

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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.

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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.

\n Why This Opportunity Stands OutTotal Compensation\n

Expected Total Compensation: $400,000–$500,000+

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Package may include:

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• Competitive Base Salary
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• Medical Director Leadership Stipend
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• Productivity & Performance Bonuses
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• Sign-On Bonus
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• Relocation Assistance
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• Annual Merit Increases
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(Compensation package will be tailored based on experience, leadership background, board certification, and overall qualifications.)

\n Comprehensive Benefits\n

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• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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• 401(k) with Employer Match
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• Generous Paid Time Off
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• CME Allowance & Paid CME Time
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• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
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• Disability Insurance
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• Life Insurance
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• Employee Assistance Program
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• Leadership Development Opportunities
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• Long-Term Career Advancement
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• Supportive Executive Leadership Team
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\n Position Overview\n

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.

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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.

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This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who enjoys mentoring teams, improving clinical processes, and building programs while still practicing medicine.

\n Clinical Responsibilities\n

You'll provide comprehensive Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation services including:

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• Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation consultations
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• Daily patient rounding
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• Admission evaluations
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• History & Physical examinations
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• Individualized rehabilitation treatment planning
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• Functional assessments
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• Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal evaluations
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• Pain management
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• Spasticity management
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• Electrodiagnostic medicine (EMG/NCS) when applicable
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• Diagnostic and therapeutic injections
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• Prevention of secondary disability complications
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• Medical management of complex rehabilitation patients
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• Coordination with consulting specialists
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• Emergency rehabilitation consultations
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• Timely, compliant medical documentation
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\n Medical Director Responsibilities\n

Serve as the physician leader for the rehabilitation hospital by:

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• Leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation conferences
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• Partnering with executive leadership on hospital strategy
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• Developing and improving clinical policies
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• Driving quality improvement initiatives
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• Supporting CMS, Joint Commission, and IRF compliance
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• Mentoring physicians and clinical staff
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• Improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
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• Participating in physician recruitment and onboarding
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• Promoting evidence-based rehabilitation practices
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• Helping grow rehabilitation services and community partnerships
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\n Patient Population\n

Treat medically complex patients recovering from:

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• Stroke
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• Traumatic Brain Injury
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• Spinal Cord Injury
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• Parkinson's Disease
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• Multiple Sclerosis
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• Neuromuscular Disorders
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• Orthopedic Trauma
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• Hip & Knee Replacement
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• Polytrauma
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• Amputation
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• Chronic Pain
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• General Medical Debility
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• Functional Decline
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\n The Ideal Candidate\n

We're looking for a physician leader who is:

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• Passionate about rehabilitation medicine
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• Collaborative and approachable
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• Clinically exceptional
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• Quality-driven
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• Patient-centered
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• Interested in physician leadership
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• Comfortable mentoring multidisciplinary teams
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• Looking for a long-term leadership home
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\n Minimum Qualifications (Must Have)\n

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• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
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• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
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• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited PM&R residency
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• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine in Connecticut
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• Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start)
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• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
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• Commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation medicine
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• Passion for improving patient outcomes
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\n Preferred Qualifications\n

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• Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, or physician leadership experience
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• Experience practicing in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)
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• Experience leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
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• Knowledge of CMS, IRF-PAI documentation, Joint Commission standards, and rehabilitation quality metrics
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• Experience with EMG/NCS, ultrasound-guided injections, spasticity management, Botox, musculoskeletal medicine, or interventional rehabilitation procedures
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\n Why Physicians Join This Organization\n

This organization is recognized nationally for delivering exceptional post-acute rehabilitation care and investing in physician leadership.

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You'll enjoy:

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• Strong executive support
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• Collaborative interdisciplinary culture
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• Modern inpatient rehabilitation facilities
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• Significant physician autonomy
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• Opportunity to shape clinical operations
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• Stable patient volumes
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• Outstanding work-life balance
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• Long-term leadership growth
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• The ability to truly transform patients' lives every day
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This is an opportunity to build a lasting career while helping patients recover from life-changing illnesses and injuries.

\n Must-Have Screening Questions\n

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• Are you Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)?
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• Do you currently hold (or are you eligible to obtain) a Connecticut medical license ?
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• Do you have at least 2 years of experience practicing in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)?
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• Have you previously served as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief of PM&R, or other physician leadership role ?
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• Are you comfortable leading interdisciplinary rehabilitation team conferences while maintaining an active inpatient PM&R practice?
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• Do you have experience treating patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, neurological disorders, and medically complex rehabilitation diagnoses ?
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• Are you open to relocating to Waterbury, Connecticut , if necessary?
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\n Why This Opportunity Is Different\n

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.