Physiatrist​/Medical Director Inpatient Rehabilitation

Position: Physiatrist / Medical Director Inpatient Rehabilitation
Location Detail:

Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Medical Director/Physiatry, Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Hartford Health Care | East Region

Location:

Windham Hospital | Willimantic, Connecticut An Opportunity to Lead, Innovate, and Shape the Future of Inpatient Rehabilitation

Hartford Health Care (HHC) is seeking a Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation to lead our 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut. This is an exciting opportunity for a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician who is passionate about patient-centered care and interested in combining clinical practice with physician leadership and program development.

As Medical Director, you will play an integral role in guiding the clinical direction and continued growth of the rehabilitation program, working alongside a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life. This position offers the opportunity to shape a growing program while maintaining meaningful clinical involvement and developing a leadership role tailored to your interests and expertise.

The

Opportunity

• Physician Leadership: Serve as Medical Director of a dedicated 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, providing clinical oversight and helping shape the program's strategic and clinical direction.
• Meaningful Clinical Practice: Provide direct patient care to individuals recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries, debility, and other complex medical conditions.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, nursing, case management, social work, and other specialists to deliver coordinated, comprehensive rehabilitation care.
• Program Development: Help advance clinical quality, patient outcomes, referral pathways, and the continued development of inpatient rehabilitation services throughout the East Region.
• Clinical Variety: In addition to rehabilitation medicine, there may be opportunities to provide acute-care medical consultations at Windham Hospital and Backus Hospital, allowing you to maintain a broader scope of clinical practice.
• Leadership with Flexibility: Opportunity to shape the balance of clinical practice, acute-care consultation, and administrative responsibilities based on your interests, experience, and regional needs.

Why Hartford Health Care?

Hartford Health Care is Connecticut's most comprehensive integrated health system, bringing together more than 40,000 colleagues, 2,800+ providers, and eight acute care hospitals
, along with an extensive network of outpatient and specialty services. Our integrated model creates opportunities for physicians to collaborate across specialties, access system-wide resources, and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Within the East Region, you will have the opportunity to work across Windham and Backus Hospitals, build relationships with a broad network of colleagues, and contribute to the continued development of rehabilitation services within an established health system.

Why Willimantic, Connecticut?

Located in northeastern Connecticut, Willimantic offers an appealing blend of small-town character, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the region's larger cities. With a variety of communities, housing options, and recreational opportunities nearby, the area offers an attractive setting for physicians seeking a rewarding professional opportunity and a fulfilling lifestyle. Boston and New York City are both within approximately two hours.

Interested

in learning more?

I would welcome the opportunity to connect with you for an informal, confidential conversation about this position, the team, and the opportunities available within Hartford Health Care. Whether you are actively considering a change or simply curious about what this role has to offer, I would be delighted to speak with you.

Pamela Lasser, MHA, CPRP-DEI

Physician Recruiter | Hartford Health Care

Email: pamela.lasser

Join Hartford Health Care and bring your vision to a leadership role where you can make a meaningful difference in patient recovery, physician collaboration, and the future of inpatient rehabilitation.

This is a salaried position. While compensation is presented as an hourly rate for consistency across our postings, this position is paid on a salary basis. The hiring range reflects a good faith estimate of pay for this…