Medical Director

Lifepoint Health®; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital in Seattle, WA seeks a board-certified Physiatrist (PM&R) to serve as Medical Director of its inpatient rehabilitation program. This independent contractor role offers leadership autonomy, a stipend, and professional fee collections.

You will lead clinical vision, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, drive quality initiatives, and foster relationships with referring providers and health system partners while delivering high-quality rehabilitative

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligible for Washington medical licensure.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for the inpatient rehabilitation program.
• Collaborate with hospital administration on quality, compliance, and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in medical staff development and physician recruitment efforts.
• Promote patient-centered, evidence-based rehabilitation care.
• Support accreditation, regulatory, and quality improvement activities.
• Foster strong relationships with referring physicians, acute care partners, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

MD/DO degree

Board Certified in PM&R

Job description

Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital | Seattle, Washington

Medical Director Opportunity

Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a board-certified Physiatrist (PM&R) to serve as Medical Director of our state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Seattle, Washington. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a growing rehabilitation program while enjoying the autonomy and earning potential of an independent contractor model.

As Medical Director, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the clinical vision of the hospital, collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and ensuring delivery of high-quality rehabilitative care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, complex neurological disorders, and other disabling illnesses.

Opportunity Highlights

• Independent Contractor arrangement with strong income potential
• Medical Director stipend plus professional fee collections
• Well-established inpatient rehabilitation hospital
• Comprehensive administrative and medical management support
• Dedicated therapy, nursing, case management, and admissions teams
• Leadership opportunity to drive program growth and quality initiatives
• Flexible practice environment with strong physician autonomy
• Ability to build long-term relationships with referring providers and health system partners

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Provide physician leadership for the inpatient rehabilitation program
• Collaborate with hospital administration on quality, compliance, and strategic initiatives
• Participate in medical staff development and physician recruitment efforts
• Promote patient-centered, evidence-based rehabilitation care
• Support accreditation, regulatory, and quality improvement activities
• Foster strong relationships with referring physicians, acute care partners, and community stakeholders

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Eligible for Washington medical licensure
• Previous leadership experience preferred, but emerging physician leaders are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary rehabilitation care and clinical excellence

About Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital

Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital is a specialized inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients regain independence and maximize recovery following illness, injury, or surgery. The hospital combines advanced rehabilitation technology with a highly collaborative care model designed to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

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