Position Summary:
The Medical Director of PM&R leads the clinical, operational, and administrative functions of a physical medicine and rehabilitation program. This physician ensures high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote recovery and function in patients with physical impairments or disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Provide direct patient care as a board-certified physiatrist

• Oversee and guide the clinical management of all patients within the rehab unit

• Evaluate and approve patient admissions and discharges for medical appropriateness

• Collaborate with therapy teams (PT, OT, SLP) to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care

• Monitor outcomes to optimize functional gains and patient satisfaction

Administrative Oversight

• Develop and enforce clinical protocols, quality standards, and documentation procedures

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, CARF, Joint Commission)

• Serve as a liaison between hospital administration and the rehab unit

• Lead regular interdisciplinary team meetings and medical staff conferences

• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and program development

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with nursing, therapy, and case management teams

• Foster a team-based culture focused on patient-centered care and functional recovery

• Address and resolve any interdisciplinary care coordination issues

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor clinical performance metrics, patient outcomes, and rehabilitation benchmarks

• Lead quality improvement initiatives and corrective action plans

• Participate in accreditation reviews and internal audits

• Promote compliance with HIPAA and risk management procedures

Education & Training

• Educate and mentor medical staff, residents, and allied health professionals

• Promote continuing education and best practices in rehabilitation medicine

• Serve as a clinical resource for advanced PM&R interventions and technologies

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)

• Active, unrestricted state medical license

• 5+ years of experience in rehabilitation medicine, including leadership roles preferred

• Strong understanding of inpatient rehab operations, IRF criteria, and CMS regulations

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Hakeem Peterson