<p>A board-certified or board-eligible Physiatrist is needed to anchor a newly launched 30-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit in Gainesville, Florida. This employed position sits within a large, established multispecialty group and carries genuine long-term career potential — including a path toward future practice ownership. The clinical focus spans stroke, orthopedic injuries, amputation, neurological disorders, and general debility, supported by highly trained therapy and nursing teams already in place.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with bonus potential</li> <li>Full employment model with comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision implied by "comprehensive benefits")</li> <li>Future practice ownership opportunity within the multispecialty group</li> <li>Stable, institutionally backed program with strong long-term growth trajectory</li> <li>Optional outpatient responsibilities available for physicians who want a blended inpatient/outpatient practice</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>30-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit — a new and growing program with immediate need for a founding physiatrist</li> <li>Core patient population: stroke, orthopedic injuries, amputation, neurological disorders, and general debility</li> <li>Collaborative model with dedicated, highly trained rehabilitation therapy and nursing teams on unit</li> <li>Inpatient consult work available; prior consult experience preferred but not required</li> <li>Optional outpatient component for physicians seeking a mixed practice setting</li> <li>Embedded within a large, established multispecialty group providing administrative infrastructure and institutional support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)</li> <li>Medical degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Relevant clinical experience in inpatient rehabilitation; inpatient consult experience preferred but not required</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Florida</li> <li>Strong collaborative and teamwork orientation suited to a multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville is home to the University of Florida and offers the cultural energy of a major university city paired with a notably low cost of living relative to Florida's coastal markets. The area features a vibrant arts and dining scene, year-round outdoor recreation including cycling trails and natural springs, and highly regarded public schools. Its central Florida location provides easy access to both coasts, making it an appealing base for physicians who want the lifestyle benefits of the Sunshine State without the premium price tag of Miami or Tampa.</p>