<p>A large, established multispecialty group in Gainesville, Florida is recruiting a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician to anchor a newly launched 30-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. This employed position carries a genuinely broad clinical scope — inpatient rehab, outpatient care, and optional inpatient consult work — within a well-resourced program that has strong institutional backing and a clear path toward future practice ownership. Gainesville's combination of academic energy, affordability, and outdoor lifestyle makes this one of the more compelling PM&R opportunities in the Southeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employed position with competitive compensation package and bonus potential</li> <li>Future practice ownership opportunity within the group</li> <li>Stable, growing program with strong institutional support from day one</li> <li>Integration into a large, established multispecialty group providing built-in referral infrastructure and collegial support</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Immediate need to support a newly developed inpatient rehabilitation program — a genuine ground-floor program-building opportunity</li> <li>30-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit serving a diverse, high-acuity patient population</li> <li>Inpatient case mix includes stroke, orthopedic injuries, amputation, neurological disorders, and general debility</li> <li>Blended inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities</li> <li>Optional inpatient consult coverage available for physicians who want expanded scope</li> <li>Close collaboration with a highly trained therapy and nursing team embedded within the rehab unit</li> <li>Large multispecialty group colleagues include Primary Care, Neurology, Pulmonary Medicine, Physiatry & Pain Management, Urology, and Women's Health — enabling seamless co-management of complex patients</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of acute inpatient rehab diagnoses, including stroke, neurological disorders, and post-surgical orthopedic and amputation cases</li> <li>Interest in program development and collaborative, team-based inpatient care is a strong asset</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville sits at the center of north-central Florida, offering a lifestyle that blends the intellectual vitality of a major university city with easy access to natural Florida — freshwater springs, lakes, state parks, and year-round outdoor recreation. The city is consistently recognized for its affordability and family-friendly character, with housing costs well below Florida's coastal markets. Both the Gulf Coast and Atlantic beaches are within a two-hour drive, and major Florida metros are accessible for weekend travel, making Gainesville an ideal base for physicians who want quality of life without sacrificing professional opportunity.</p>