Medical Director Acute Rehab

Medical Director - Acute Rehabilitation

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston

Affiliation: Prime Healthcare

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Medical Director of Acute Rehabilitation at Central Maine Medical Center provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the inpatient rehabilitation program. This physician leader ensures high-quality, patient-centered care while driving program growth, regulatory compliance, and superior functional outcomes in alignment with Prime Healthcares mission.

Clinical Schedule & Expectations

• Medical Director will maintain an active clinical role within the Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• Expected to provide on-site clinical coverage approximately 3 weeks per month, unless on approved vacation
• One week per month designated for administrative responsibilities, program development, and leadership activities
• Participates in call coverage as required by the program

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and physician engagement skills
• Expertise in inpatient rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Data-driven approach to quality improvement and outcomes
• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities effectively

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus Medical Director stipend
• Performance-based incentives tied to quality metrics and program growth
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
• CME allowance and professional development support

Why Central Maine Medical Center?

• Member of Prime Healthcare
• Opportunity to lead and expand a growing acute rehabilitation program
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
• Located in Lewiston, offering excellent quality of life with access to outdoor recreation and a lower cost of living

• Provide medical leadership and oversight of the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
• Direct patient care activities including admissions, continued stays, and discharge planning in accordance with IRF criteria
• Lead interdisciplinary team conferences to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation care
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, pathways, and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission, and all applicable regulations
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to drive program growth and operational efficiency
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as length of stay, functional outcomes, and readmission rates
• Oversee utilization management, documentation accuracy, and medical necessity reviews
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise rehabilitation physicians and advanced practice providers

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) preferred
• Active, unrestricted Maine medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 3-5 years of inpatient rehabilitation experience
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of IRF-PAI, CMS guidelines, and interdisciplinary rehab models