<p>A physician-led post-acute care organization — one of the largest in the nation — is recruiting a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Medical Director for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Tucson, Arizona. This is a Monday-through-Friday employed leadership role with no nights and no weekends, combining direct clinical practice with facility-level oversight across interdisciplinary rehabilitation and skilled nursing teams. The position sits within a network of 500-plus facilities, offering genuine infrastructure for career advancement and clinical influence at scale. Tucson's cost of living, outdoor lifestyle, and academic energy make this one of the more compelling relocation destinations in the Southwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with uncapped monthly productivity bonuses</li> <li>Employed W-2 position with full benefits package</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance plus paid CME time off</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Access to a 500-plus facility network supporting long-term career advancement and leadership growth</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical Director role at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility — clinical leadership combined with direct patient care</li> <li>Monday through Friday day schedule; no nights, no weekends</li> <li>Shared call responsibilities (no solo overnight burden)</li> <li>Lead interdisciplinary care teams managing rehabilitation and skilled nursing patient populations</li> <li>Collaborative practice alongside nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, and nursing leadership</li> <li>Oversight of quality metrics, regulatory compliance, and facility-wide care protocols</li> <li>Part of one of the nation's largest physician-led post-acute care organizations, providing strong administrative and operational support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPMR) required</li> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency required</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain one</li> <li>Prior medical director or clinical leadership experience preferred; candidates without formal leadership titles are encouraged to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is framed by five mountain ranges and enjoys roughly 350 days of sunshine annually, offering a lifestyle that is genuinely difficult to match at this price point — median home prices around $380K deliver mountain-view homes that would cost multiples more in comparable West Coast markets. The University of Arizona anchors a college-town energy with Division I athletics, and the Catalina Foothills and Oro Valley neighborhoods are home to some of Arizona's highest-rated school districts. Outdoor recreation is exceptional: Sabino Canyon, Saguaro National Park's 1.6 million saguaro cacti, the Fantasy Island mountain bike trail system, and the Sky Island Highway up Mount Lemmon — desert floor to pine forest in 45 minutes — are all within easy reach. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 90 minutes north, keeping national travel straightforward.</p>