PM&R Physiatrist - Davenport, IA - Medical Director Opportunity
Employment Type: Full time
About the Role
MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa is seeking a physiatrist to lead our Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit as Medical Director. This is an excellent full-time employed opportunity for a physician passionate about rehabilitation care and team-based leadership.
- Lead a 39-bed CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit
- Daily rounding with therapists, NPs, PAs, and nurses
- Oversee clinical quality and patient outcomes
- Work closely with a hospitalist team for medical management support
Responsibilities
- Lead a 39-bed CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit
- Daily rounding with therapists, NPs, PAs, and nurses
- Oversee clinical quality and patient outcomes
- Work closely with a hospitalist team for medical management support
Qualifications
- MD or DO, licensed and in good standing to practice medicine in the state where the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is located
- Board Certified and maintaining certification through a nationally recognized board
- Eligible for and in good standing with the Hospital Medical Staff, meeting all medical staff bylaws and credentialing requirements
- Demonstrated training and experience in inpatient rehabilitation, including one or more of the following:
- Completion of a PM&R residency
- Completion of at least one year of rehabilitation fellowship training
- Completion of a one-year hospital internship plus a minimum of two years of experience as part of a multidisciplinary team managing inpatient rehabilitation patients
Benefits
- 2-year guaranteed salary of $307,613
- Recruitment incentive of $150,000
- Moving assistance up to $15,000
- Additional director and supervision compensation
- CME Allowance: $6,000
- 4 weeks PTO + 6 holidays + 1 week CME
- PSLF eligible
- Comprehensive benefits + tail-covered malpractice
About the Facility
The MercyOne Genesis Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit provides intensive rehab for patients of all ages recovering from strokes, spinal cord and brain injuries, amputations, complex trauma, orthopedic conditions, and more. The unit is CARF-accredited and features a strong collaborative team including physicians, NPs, therapists, and hospitalists.
Learn more about our Inpatient Unit.
About Davenport
Living and working in Davenport, Iowa offers a welcoming Midwestern lifestyle along the scenic Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. The community combines affordable living, short commutes, and strong healthcare, education, and business opportunities with a vibrant arts and dining scene. Residents enjoy riverfront trails, festivals, local breweries, and easy access to outdoor recreation, while still benefiting from the amenities of a larger metro area. Davenport’s strong sense of community and quality of life makes it an ideal place to build both a career and a home.
Major Cities/Airports
- Moline, IL / Quad Cities – 5–10 miles
- Airport: Quad City International Airport (MLI)
- Chicago, IL – 165–170 miles east
- Airports: Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) or Chicago Midway (MDW)
- Des Moines, IA – 165–170 miles west
- Airport: Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Madison, WI – 170–175 miles north