Physiatry

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 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 Structure1 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 & CoverageAPPs 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 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, NCLocated Along The Coast, Wilmington OffersEasy 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 NotesWhile 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. #NHMGphysicians

What You'll Do: 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". Education What We're Looking ForGraduate 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 Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening ID154820