Physician Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Competitive Salary

Job DescriptionLocation:Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.Willimantic, CTNestled in northeastern Connecticut, Willimantic offers a charming small-town atmosphere with access to beautiful outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community. With Boston and New York City both within approximately two hours, this location provides an ideal balance of peaceful New England living and convenient access to major metropolitan areas.Facility:This facility is part of Connecticut's most comprehensive integrated health system, bringing together more than 40,000 colleagues, 2,800+ providers, and eight acute care hospitals, along with an extensive network of outpatient and specialty services. The 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit offers a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life.Opportunity:Physician - PhysiatryJob Details:Serve as Medical Director of a dedicated 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, providing clinical oversight and helping shape the program's strategic and clinical directionProvide direct patient care to individuals recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries, debility, and other complex medical conditionsPartner with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, nursing, case management, social work, and other specialists to deliver coordinated, comprehensive rehabilitation careHelp advance clinical quality, patient outcomes, referral pathways, and the continued development of inpatient rehabilitation services throughout the East RegionOpportunity to provide acute-care medical consultations at additional regional hospital locations, allowing for a broader scope of clinical practiceShape the balance of clinical practice, acute-care consultation, and administrative responsibilities xhyhwjd based on individual interests, experience, and regional needsBoard-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) requiredActive or eligible Connecticut medical license requiredExperience in inpatient rehabilitation or caring for medically complex hospitalized patients preferredStrong clinical leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills requiredInterest in program development, quality improvement, and advancing inpatient rehabilitation services preferredCompensation:Employed salary with benefits.