Neurology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Medical Director Opportunity)

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Medical Director Opportunity)

Novant Health - Wilmington, North Carolina

\n Novant Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to join and lead inpatient rehabilitation services in Wilmington . This is a unique opportunity to step into a Medical Director role and help shape the future of a growing rehabilitation program within the Neurosciences Institute.
Position Overview

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• Full-time (1.0 FTE)
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• Start Date: October 2026
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• Primarily inpatient rehabilitation focus, with future opportunity to expand into outpatient services
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• Reports to the Neurosciences Institute
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Practice Setting\n
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• Current Location: New Hanover Rehab Hospital, 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC
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• Future State-of-the-Art Facility (Opening January 2028): 60 private rooms at Orthopedic Hospital campus (5301 Wrightsville Ave)
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\nThis is the only inpatient rehabilitation facility in the region, serving a broad coastal population across multiple counties, with the next closest facility over 1.5 hours away.\n
Clinical Responsibilities\n
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• Provide comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation care
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• Serve as Medical Director (minimum 20 hours/week; current structure ~28 hours/week)
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• Maintain on-site clinical coverage (36-40 hours/week)
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• Collaborate with hospitalists and multidisciplinary teams
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• Provide on-call support (nights/weekends) for APP team
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Team Structure\n
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• 1 PM&R Physician on-site Monday-Friday
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• 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
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• APP coverage on weekends/holidays (6-hour shifts)
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• Additional PM&R physician available for backup coverage
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\nWork alongside a highly skilled interdisciplinary team:\n
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• Physical Therapists
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• Occupational Therapists
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• Speech Language Pathologists
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• Rehab Nurses and support staff
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Patient Population & Volume\n
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• Average daily census: 29-31 patients
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• ~900 admissions annually
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• Patient mix:\n
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  • 60% neurological conditions (primarily stroke/CVA)
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  • Amputation, debility, and multi-trauma cases
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• Primarily adult population (average age 64), with occasional adolescent cases (12-17)
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Call & Coverage\n
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• APPs serve as first line; physician provides backup support
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• Hospitalists available 24/7
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• PM&R physician considered on call when not on-site
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Ideal Candidate\n
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• Board Certified/Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation medicine required
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• Interest or experience in medical leadership preferred
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• Passion for collaborative, team-based care
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Why Join Novant Health?\n
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• Lead and grow a well-established rehab program (32+ years)
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• Be part of a highly regarded Neurosciences Institute
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• Help transition into a new, modern rehabilitation facility (2028)
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• Serve a rapidly growing coastal community with significant need
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Location Highlights - Wilmington, NC\n
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\nLocated along the coast, Wilmington offers:\n
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• Easy access to beaches within 10 miles
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• Growing arts, dining, and entertainment scene
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• Mild climate year-round
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• Family-friendly communities across New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Onslow, and Columbus counties
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Additional Notes\n
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\nWhile PM&R is a highly specialized and smaller field, this role offers a rare opportunity to focus on meaningful inpatient rehabilitation care and program leadership in an underserved region.\n
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\n What You'll Do \n
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\nIt is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. \n
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• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
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• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
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• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
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\n What We're Looking For \n
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\nEducation: \n
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• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine required
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• Completion of an accredited residency program required
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• For specialty physicians - completion of an accredited fellowship program specific to medical specialty
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\n Licensure/Certification/Registration: \n
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• Current MD license in appropriate state
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• Board certification or eligibility
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• Current DEA license required
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\n Job Opening ID \n
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\n154763\n