Medical Director Acute Rehab

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Healthcare’s 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 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 Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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