Service Line Divison Head, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Service Line Division Head Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is seeking a visionary and accomplished physiatrist to serve as the Service Line Division Head of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), a system-wide leadership role guiding inpatient, outpatient, and interventional rehabilitation services across 8 hospitals and a 12-county service area in Upstate New York. This is not a turnaround opportunity but a rare chance to build on the strength of a respected, high-performing program and elevate it into a nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation medicine.

Job Description

• Lead an integrated PM&R service line encompassing inpatient rehab, outpatient clinics, and interventional pain programs.
• Guide expansion efforts and system-level coordination across 8 hospitals and numerous outpatient sites.
• Provide clinical, strategic, and operational leadership across all PM&R services.
• Lead interdisciplinary collaboration with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Behavioral Health.
• Strengthen post-acute transitions, expand outpatient rehab services, and enhance interventional capabilities.
• Drive value-based care initiatives, operational efficiency, and system integration.
• Champion quality outcomes, care standardization, and innovation across the continuum.

Requirements

• Board-Certified Physiatrist (MD or DO).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Strategic thinker with experience integrating rehabilitation services across a large system.
• Success leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Familiarity with value-based care models; MBA or MHA preferred.
• Servant leadership mindset, strong communicator, and team-builder.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with leadership incentives and quality bonuses.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and CME.
• Relocation assistance and malpractice coverage (with tail).
• Annual CME allowance.
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities.

Community Overview

Rochester is home to the University of Rochester, RIT, and Eastman School of Music. The city offers cultural vibrancy with events like the Rochester International Jazz Festival, world-class museums, and a thriving arts scene. Residents enjoy four-season recreation opportunities such as hiking, boating, skiing, and more in the Finger Lakes and on Lake Ontario. The community is family-friendly with excellent public and private schools, an affordable cost of living, and convenient travel access via Rochester International Airport (ROC).