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

The University of Minnesota’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a full-time physician leader to serve as the Medical Director of our award-winning, 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 University of Minnesota and M Health Fairview systems. 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 are highly encouraged to apply.

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. This is primarily an inpatient role, with some flexibility for general PM&R outpatient services based on interests.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency

• Board-certified with the American Board of PM&R (ABPM&R)

• Minimum of two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience

• Minnesota medical license or eligibility

• Ability to obtain DEA certification (Minnesota)

• Eligibility for credentialing and privileging

• Strong communication, 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.

• 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.

About the Department

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 $273,00 to $300,000. An additional augmentation is also associated with this position. Compensation is based on AAMC benchmarks for academic rank and is proportionate to academic and clinical duties.