Chief, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (MD/DO)

Inova Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Physiatrist to join a rapidly growing program at Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children’s health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Inova Children’s cares for medically complex children from the prenatal period through adulthood. The Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will work collaboratively across pediatric specialties to support the care of children with congenital and acquired neurologic, musculoskeletal and developmental conditions. Your role includes: Blend of inpatient consults, outpatient clinic, and multi-disciplinary/complex care.Management of patients with chronic and long-term conditions, including spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, stroke, trauma, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disorders, orthopedic oncology, and other pediatric functional impairments. Collaborates with physicians in pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and other multidisciplinary teams to support the care of medically complex children.Works collaboratively with Inova Children’s Rehabilitation (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy) to support day to day patient care. Order or perform medical diagnostic or clinical tests.Write routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and consultations.Perform and record history and physical examinations.Evaluate treatment options and develop individualized treatment plans.Opportunity to build and expand PM&R services within a growing program.About Inova Children’s Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only dedicated children’s hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children’s hospital provides advanced care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Children’s offers some of the region’s largest and most comprehensive programs, including nationally recognized programs in cardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology, gastroenterology and pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.  Level 1 Trauma Care  108-Bed Level IV NICU Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit  Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit  Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit  Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU  Pediatric Emergency Department  Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab  About InovaInova is consistently recognized as one of the nation's leading health systems. Recent honors include being named the 2025 Press Ganey Health System of the Year, ranked #3 Top Large Health System in the United States by Modern Healthcare and Premier (2026), and achieving Magnet nursing designation across all hospitals — the first and only system in Virginia and the DC area to do so. Inova holds a Leapfrog "A" Hospital Safety Grade and has been named one of Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.Featured Benefits:Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonusesCommitted to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of 401k eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greaterCME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Position Details:Completion of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship Minimum Qualifications:Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution. Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Experience: successful completion of ACGME accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program and successful completion of Pediatric Rehabilitation fellowship. Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start. Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payorMedical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required servicesFull timePosting Date: 2026-07-28