Medical Director - Acute Rehabilitation Center - (Asst, Assoc, Full Professor)

Medical Director, Acute Rehabilitation Center

The University of Minnesota's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine invites a passionate and visionary academic physiatrist to serve as the Medical Director of our 30-bed, CARF-accredited Acute Rehabilitation Center (ARC), located within a premier academic medical center. This is a unique opportunity to lead clinical excellence, support innovation in education, and shape the future of physiatry within the vibrant M Health Fairview system.

We seek individuals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care, committed to mentoring the next generation of medical professionals, and motivated to contribute to research and scholarship in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

About the Role

As Medical Director, you will provide strategic leadership and clinical oversight for our Acute Rehabilitation Center. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive quality care, performance improvement, and compliance, while mentoring the next generation of academic and clinical professionals. You'll have dedicated administrative support time in addition to your clinical responsibilities, and a strong platform to engage in academic scholarship and service leadership.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency
• Board-certified or board-eligible with the American Board of PM&R (ABPM&R)
• Minimum two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience or training
• Minnesota medical license or eligibility
• Ability to obtain DEA certification (Minnesota)
• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging
• Strong interpersonal and teaching skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership in an inpatient rehabilitation facility
• Familiarity with CMS guidelines and regulatory standards
• Experience with CARF and Joint Commission accreditation

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Program Oversight: Provide clinical leadership and administrative direction to the inpatient rehabilitation team. Ensure compliance with legal and accreditation standards while promoting excellence in care delivery. Commit a minimum of 20 hours per week to direct patient care at the ARC, with additional protected administrative time dedicated to support leadership duties, program development, and quality improvement efforts.
• Quality & Performance Initiatives: Develop and track clinical metrics, drive quality improvement, and implement evidence-based practices to elevate patient outcomes.
• Hospital & Community Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison across departments, facilitate care coordination, and support hospital operational strategies.
• Advocacy & Representation: Represent the ARC in institutional meetings, regulatory reviews, and strategic planning efforts.
• Patient Care & Coverage: Deliver expert rehabilitation care, participate in call pool, and provide cross-coverage as needed.
• Education & Mentorship: Engage in the training and professional development of medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate partnerships with referring clinicians and community stakeholders to strengthen patient transitions and enhance the continuum of care.

As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you will thrive in a collaborative environment, support the growth of our academic programs, and play an active role in national and local organizations to enhance the field of PM&R. Academic rank and track will be determined based on your qualifications and interests. Faculty members mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and allied health professionals, including teaching, training, and general supervision in a clinical setting.

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Learn more at rehabmedicine.umn.edu.

Pay and Benefits

This full-time (100%) faculty position is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians and includes two salary components. Total compensation is competitive, with a salary range of $273,000 to $300,000. An additional augmentation is also associated with this position. Compensation is based on AAMC benchmarks based on academic rank and is proportionate to academic and clinical duties.

How to Apply

Applicants should complete two online applications, one with the University of Minnesota and one with the University of Minnesota Physicians. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page personal goals statement, and contact information for three professional references. The position will remain open until filled. For application assistance or accommodations, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

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• University of Minnesota Physicians application link: