Physiatrist, Inpatient Rehab | Lead Interdisciplinary Team

Southcoast Health System; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Physiatrist to lead inpatient rehabilitation care. You will manage admissions, direct interdisciplinary team activities, and optimize functional outcomes for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

Collaborating with hospitalists and specialists, you will drive care planning, discharge coordination, and education for patients and families in a physician‑led environment dedicated to rehabilitation excellence.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Eligibility for unrestricted Massachusetts medical licensure.
• DEA certification and ability to obtain Southcoast Health medical staff privileges.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Rehabilitation Medical Management: oversee admissions and medical management.
• Functional Assessment & Treatment Planning: set goals and develop rehab plans.
• Leadership of the Interdisciplinary Care Team: lead weekly conferences and coordinate with team members.
• Neurologic, Musculoskeletal & Pain Management: manage stroke, TBI, SCI, neuropathic pain, and related conditions.
• Care Coordination & Discharge Planning: plan transitions of care and safe discharge.
• Patient & Family Education: educate on diagnoses, goals, and care needs.
• Quality, Compliance & Program Development: ensure documentation and program growth.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication

Patient-centered care

Rehabilitation outcomes

Education

MD or DO

PM&R residency

Job description

Southcoast Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Physiatrist to lead inpatient rehabilitation care. You will manage admissions, direct interdisciplinary team activities, and optimize functional outcomes for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

Collaborating with hospitalists and specialists, you will drive care planning, discharge coordination, and education for patients and families in a physician‑led environment dedicated to rehabilitation excellence.