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