Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

System Chief of Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation

Lead the future of rehabilitation at Hartford HealthCare. Hartford HealthCare (HHC) is the most integrated health care system in Connecticut, nationally recognized for safety & quality, innovation, and financial stability. We seek a visionary System Chief of Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation to drive the next chapter of excellence in clinical care, innovation, and academic leadership across our integrated health system.

Job Description

• Deliver expert inpatient and outpatient PM&R care while modeling excellence and innovation in functional medicine.
• Collaborate with system leaders and the VP of Rehabilitation Operations to expand access, improve outcomes, and embed rehabilitation across the continuum of care.
• Guide our ACGME-accredited PM&R residency, foster clinical research, and build academic partnerships with institutions including the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Gaylord Specialty Health Care.
• Drive alignment across hospitals, institutes, and community practices, ensuring seamless, high-value rehabilitation services across the entire organization.

Requirements

• MD or DO with board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• At least 10 years of clinical practice and 3-5 years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical operations, quality improvement, and team development.
• Academic and research experience strongly preferred.
• Eligibility for a CT medical license (Epic experience a plus).

Benefits

Hartford HealthCare is a dynamic, growing health system with seven acute care hospitals, the state's largest rehabilitation network, an extensive multispecialty medical group, and a mission-driven approach to health equity and innovation. Here, leaders are empowered to make system-wide impact—with strong support, a collaborative culture, and unmatched clinical reach.