Medical Director (PM&R) Brooklyn NY

HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Medical Director will lead a growing physical medicine and rehabilitation practice serving skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. Based out of the Brooklyn office, the role combines clinical leadership, provider mentorship, and program development across skilled nursing, subacute rehabilitation, and post-acute care settings. The Medical Director will work directly with executive leadership and contribute to clinical standards, provider support, and service launches at new facilities.

Responsibilities include guiding clinical standards, treatment protocols, provider performance, and documentation quality; supporting regulatory and payer compliance with operational teams; serving as a clinical resource; leading quality improvement initiatives; recruiting and developing providers; and supporting facility launches and onboarding. Occasional clinical coverage may be needed when scheduled provider coverage is unavailable and no alternative can be arranged.

The position offers a $350,000–$400,000 annual base salary plus bonus, based on experience and qualifications. It is full-time, with a 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, and may allow a hybrid arrangement and location flexibility depending on where the candidate lives. Travel is minimal and primarily for onboarding providers and facilities. Organization-paid malpractice insurance is provided.

Requirements

• MD or DO.
• Active, unrestricted New York medical license.
• Active DEA registration.
• At least three years of clinical experience, including subacute rehabilitation experience.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in PM&R preferred.
• Experience caring for geriatric or post-acute populations strongly valued.
• Prior medical director or physician leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide clinical standards, treatment protocols, provider performance, and documentation quality.
• Support regulatory and payer compliance in collaboration with operations, credentialing, and billing teams.
• Serve as a clinical resource for providers, facility leadership, and healthcare partners.
• Address clinical and documentation concerns and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Help develop new clinical programs and service lines.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and evaluating physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Lead provider onboarding, training, and ongoing clinical development.
• Foster clear communication and consistent care across the provider team.
• Provide occasional clinical coverage when a scheduled provider is unavailable and alternative coverage cannot be arranged.
• Support the launch of services at new facilities.
• Provide onsite onboarding to introduce new providers to facility teams, workflows, and clinical expectations.
• Help establish coverage plans, protocols, and effective clinical processes.

Benefits

• Organization-paid malpractice insurance.
• Annual base salary of $350,000–$400,000 plus bonus, based on experience and qualifications.
• Autonomy to help establish clinical standards and develop new service lines.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and operational support teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed