University of Minnesota

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

University of Minnesota • $273K — $300K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership and administrative direction to the inpatient rehabilitation team.
  • Develop and track clinical metrics, drive quality improvement, and implement evidence-based practices to elevate patient outcomes.
  • Serve as a key liaison across departments, facilitate care coordination, and support hospital operational strategies.
  • Represent the ARC in institutional meetings, regulatory reviews, and strategic planning efforts.
  • Deliver expert rehabilitation care, participate in call pool, and provide cross-coverage as needed.
  • Engage in the training and professional development of medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.
  • Cultivate partnerships with referring clinicians and community stakeholders to strengthen patient transitions and enhance the continuum of care.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • University HSA contributions
  • Disability and employer-paid life insurance
  • Employee wellbeing program
  • Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
  • Financial counseling services
  • Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
  • Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Full Job Description
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.

Job 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.


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.


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

Pay Range: 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 based on academic rank and is proportionate to academic and clinical duties..

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • University HSA contributions
  • Disability and employer-paid life insurance
  • Employee wellbeing program
  • Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
  • Financial counseling services
  • Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
  • Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area


How To Apply

Applicants should complete two online applications, one with the University of Minnesota and one with the University of Minnesota Physicians. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page personal goals statement, and contact information for three professional references. The position will remain open until filled. For application assistance or accommodations, contact [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
  • University of Minnesota application link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/366928 (Job ID 366928)
  • University of Minnesota Physicians application link: https://umphysicians.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/umpcareers/job/Acute-Rehabilitation-Center--ARC--Medical-Director--Asst--Assoc--Full-Professor-_R0025326-1 (Requisition R0025326)

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is a public research university located in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is the flagship institution of the University of Minnesota System, and is one of the largest universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including agriculture, engineering, business, law, medicine, and the arts and sciences. The University of Minnesota is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities to its students, and has a strong reputation for academic excellence and innovation.
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