Medical Director & PM&R Lead - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Hartford HealthCare; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare, located in Willimantic, CT, seeks a Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation to lead a 12-bed unit at Windham Hospital. This PM&R physician will balance direct clinical care with strategic program development to enhance patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, nursing, case management, social work, and other specialists to shape quality care and the growth of rehabilitation services across the East Region.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).
• Eligible for Connecticut medical license.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or with complex hospitalized patients preferred.
• Strong clinical leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Interest in program development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Medical Director of a 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• Provide direct patient care to patients recovering from stroke and other conditions.
• Collaborate with PT/OT/SLP, nursing, case management, social work, and other specialists.
• Advance clinical quality, patient outcomes, and referral pathways across the East Region.
• Balance clinical practice with administrative responsibilities and potential acute-care consultations.

Skills

PM&R board-certified

Inpatient rehab

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program development

Quality improvement

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Hartford HealthCare, located in Willimantic, CT, seeks a Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation to lead a 12-bed unit at Windham Hospital. This PM&R physician will balance direct clinical care with strategic program development to enhance patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with therapists, nursing, case management, social work, and other specialists to shape quality care and the growth of rehabilitation services across the East Region.