Location:Willimantic, CT
Nestled in northeastern Connecticut, Willimantic offers a charming small-town atmosphere with access to beautiful outdoor recreation and a strong sense of community. With Boston and New York City both within approximately two hours, this location provides an ideal balance of peaceful New England living and convenient access to major metropolitan areas.
Facility:This facility is part of Connecticut's most comprehensive integrated health system, bringing together more than 40,000 colleagues, 2,800+ providers, and eight acute care hospitals, along with an extensive network of outpatient and specialty services. The 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit offers a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life.
Opportunity:Physician - Physiatry
Job Details:- Serve as Medical Director of a dedicated 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, providing clinical oversight and helping shape the program's strategic and clinical direction
- Provide direct patient care to individuals recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries, debility, and other complex medical conditions
- Partner with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, nursing, case management, social work, and other specialists to deliver coordinated, comprehensive rehabilitation care
- Help advance clinical quality, patient outcomes, referral pathways, and the continued development of inpatient rehabilitation services throughout the East Region
- Opportunity to provide acute-care medical consultations at additional regional hospital locations, allowing for a broader scope of clinical practice
- Shape the balance of clinical practice, acute-care consultation, and administrative responsibilities based on individual interests, experience, and regional needs
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) required
- Active or eligible Connecticut medical license required
- Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or caring for medically complex hospitalized patients preferred
- Strong clinical leadership, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills required
- Interest in program development, quality improvement, and advancing inpatient rehabilitation services preferred
Compensation:Employed salary with benefits.
