Medical Director- Physiatrist (PM&R)

LifePoint Rehabilitation, in partnership with Mary Greeley Medical Center, is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical and program leadership for its Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in Ames, Iowa.

This leadership opportunity combines inpatient rehabilitation practice with medical director responsibilities, allowing you to influence patient outcomes, drive program quality, and support the continued growth of a well-established rehabilitation service. The Medical Director will work closely with an interdisciplinary team focused on helping patients regain independence and return to their highest level of function.

About Mary Greeley Medical Center

Mary Greeley Medical Center is a nationally recognized regional healthcare system serving central Iowa. The Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, brain injury, orthopedic injuries, trauma, debility, and other complex medical conditions requiring intensive therapy. Patients benefit from coordinated physician-led care delivered by an experienced multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Position Highlights

• Medical Director role with administrative and clinical leadership responsibilities

• Opportunity to shape quality initiatives and program development

• Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment

• Strong hospital support and rehabilitation infrastructure

• Established referral network and growing rehabilitation program

• Ability to combine rehabilitation leadership with direct patient care
  

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license or ability to obtain Iowa licensure.

• Board certified and maintaining certification through a nationally recognized specialty board.

• Eligible for and in good standing with the hospital medical staff.

• Demonstrated training and experience in rehabilitation medicine through one of the following:

  • Completion of a PM&R residency;

  • Completion of a rehabilitation fellowship; or

  • At least two years of experience managing inpatient rehabilitation patients as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

About Ames, Iowa

Frequently ranked among the best places to live in the Midwest, Ames offers:

• Excellent public schools

• Affordable cost of living

• Home of Iowa State University

• Vibrant college-town amenities with a family-friendly atmosphere

• Easy access to Des Moines and a major regional airport

• Outstanding parks, trails, and recreational opportunities