Completion of ACGME-accredited residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board eligible or board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills
Experience as an inpatient rehabilitation facility medical director or in a related clinical leadership role preferred
Responsibilities
Lead the development of the new Division of PM&R at Duke Health
Collaborate with two additional physiatrists to enhance inpatient and general rehabilitation care
Initiate and build a new PM&R consult service within Duke Regional acute care hospital
Develop outpatient follow-up and specialty clinics based on personal interests
Provide high-quality care to patients in a 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit
Benefits
Generous retirement contributions
Comprehensive health insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) support
Relocation assistance
College tuition assistance for dependent children
Full Job Description
Job Description The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking a Medical Director to join our faculty in Durham, North Carolina. The Division of PM&R began in March 2026 as a shared division within the Departments of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, and we are experiencing significant growth, clinically and academically. We are currently seeking excellent candidates with great clinical acumen to provide patients with high-quality care who also want to be part of the growth and development of this new Division of PM&R.
Candidate requirements include an MD or DO degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and must have strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills. Experience as an inpatient rehabilitation facility medical director or related clinical leadership is strongly desired.
This physiatrist, along with two additional inpatient physiatrists who are currently being recruited, will work collaboratively to become the cornerstone on which inpatient and general rehabilitation care will be developed within Duke Health and this new Division of PM&R. The inpatient rehabilitation unit is a 30-bed unit within the 300-bed Duke Regional Hospital. Additional clinical responsibilities and opportunities will include initiating and building a new PM&R consult service within Duke Regional acute care hospital and developing outpatient follow-up and specialty clinics that align with the candidate's particular interests. Experience with general physiatry procedures including peripheral joint injections and botulinum toxins is desired.
Duke Health offers a robust compensation plan that rewards clinical productivity. Faculty members enjoy Duke benefits including generous retirement contributions, health insurance, CME, relocation, and college tuition assistance for dependent children.
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