<p>A physician-led post-acute care organization — one of the largest in the nation with a network of 500+ facilities — is recruiting a <strong>Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Medical Director</strong> for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in <strong>Tucson, Arizona</strong>. This is a Monday–Friday, no-nights, no-weekends employed leadership role that pairs direct clinical practice with facility-level oversight, offering a rare combination of administrative authority, interdisciplinary team leadership, and a genuinely sustainable schedule in one of the Southwest's most livable cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with uncapped monthly productivity bonuses</li> <li>W-2 employed position with full benefits package</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME allowance plus paid CME time off</li> <li>Access to a 500+ facility national network for 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 hands-on patient care</li> <li>Lead and oversee interdisciplinary care teams managing rehabilitation and skilled nursing patient populations</li> <li>Responsibility for quality metrics, regulatory compliance, and facility-wide care protocols</li> <li>Collaborative daily practice alongside nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and nursing leadership</li> <li>Monday–Friday day schedule with shared call responsibilities — no nights, no weekends</li> <li>Part of one of the nation's largest physician-led post-acute care organizations, providing institutional infrastructure and peer support</li> <li>Prior medical director or formal leadership experience is preferred but not required — the organization supports physicians stepping into leadership</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) 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 licensure in Arizona</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 sits at the convergence of five mountain ranges under 350 days of sunshine per year, and holds the distinction of being a UNESCO City of Gastronomy — a culinary culture anchored by James Beard Award-winning institutions and a thriving local food scene. Outdoor recreation is exceptional: Sabino Canyon, the Sky Island Scenic Highway up Mount Lemmon (desert floor to pine forest in 45 minutes), Saguaro National Park's 1.6 million iconic cacti, and the Fantasy Island mountain bike trail system are all within easy reach. The Catalina Foothills and Oro Valley neighborhoods offer top-rated schools — including the highly regarded Catalina Foothills School District — and a median home price around $380K delivers mountain-view living at a fraction of comparable West Coast costs. The University of Arizona brings Division I athletics and a vibrant college-town energy, while Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 90 minutes north for convenient nationwide travel.</p>