Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Medical Director Opportunity)

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Medical Director Opportunity)

Novant Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to join and lead inpatient rehabilitation services in Wilmington. This is a unique opportunity to step into a Medical Director role and help shape the future of a growing rehabilitation program within the Neurosciences Institute.

Position Overview

• Full-time (1.0 FTE)
• Start Date: October 2026
• Primarily inpatient rehabilitation focus, with future opportunity to expand into outpatient services
• Reports to the Neurosciences Institute

Practice Setting

• Current Location: New Hanover Rehab Hospital, 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
• Future State-of-the-Art Facility (Opening January 2028): 60 private rooms at Orthopedic Hospital campus (5301 Wrightsville Ave)

This is the only 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 Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care
• Serve as Medical Director (minimum 20 hours/week; current structure ~28 hours/week)
• Maintain on-site clinical coverage (36–40 hours/week)
• Collaborate with hospitalists and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide on-call support (nights/weekends) for APP team

Team Structure

• 1 PM&R Physician on-site Monday–Friday
• 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• APP coverage on weekends/holidays (6-hour shifts)
• Additional PM&R physician available for backup coverage

Work alongside a highly skilled interdisciplinary team:

• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Language Pathologists
• Rehab Nurses and support staff

Patient Population & Volume

• Average daily census: 29–31 patients
• ~ 900 admissions annually
• Patient mix:
  • 60% neurological conditions (primarily stroke/CVA)
  • Amputation, debility, and multi-trauma cases
• Primarily adult population (average age 64), with occasional adolescent cases (12–17)

Call & Coverage

• APPs serve as first line; physician provides backup support
• Hospitalists available 24/7
• PM&R physician considered on call when not on-site

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified/Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation medicine required
• Interest or experience in medical leadership preferred
• Passion for collaborative, team-based care

Why Join Novant Health?

• Lead and grow a well-established rehab program (32+ years)
• Be part of a highly regarded Neurosciences Institute
• Help transition into a new, modern rehabilitation facility (2028)
• Serve a rapidly growing coastal community with significant need

Location Highlights – Wilmington, NC

Located along the coast, Wilmington offers:

• Easy access to beaches within 10 miles
• Growing arts, dining, and entertainment scene
• Mild climate year-round
• Family-friendly communities across New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Onslow, and Columbus counties

Additional Notes

While 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.

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Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine required
• Completion of an accredited residency program required
• For specialty physicians - completion of an accredited fellowship program specific to medical specialty

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current MD license in appropriate state
• Board certification or eligibility
• Current DEA license required

Responsibilities

It 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".