<p>A nationally recognized rehabilitation institute within a major academic health system in metro Detroit is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Physiatrist for a full-time employed position. This is a primarily outpatient role with limited inpatient coverage — structured Monday through Friday with a predictable schedule, diverse pathology, and the full administrative infrastructure of one of the country's largest PM&R programs behind you. The 94-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital anchors a network of 30-plus outpatient therapy locations spread across the metro Detroit area, giving you access to advanced rehabilitation technology and a patient population that reflects the full breadth of the specialty.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed position, Monday through Friday — no weekend or on-call burden beyond limited inpatient coverage</li> <li>Primarily outpatient clinical focus; inpatient coverage is limited and defined</li> <li>No OR requirement; minimal procedure time — emphasis on evaluation, management, and rehabilitation medicine</li> <li>94-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital — among the largest dedicated PM&R inpatient programs in the United States</li> <li>30-plus outpatient therapy locations across the metro Detroit region, supporting a broad and diverse referral base</li> <li>Access to advanced rehabilitation technology within a nationally recognized program</li> <li>Full administrative support provided: billing, coding, collections, and practice operations are managed on your behalf</li> <li>Embedded within a major academic health system with the resources, subspecialty depth, and collegial infrastructure that entails</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation</li> <li>Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Active DEA registration required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Detroit is a city in genuine resurgence — culturally rich, remarkably affordable, and far more dynamic than its national reputation suggests. Cost of living sits well below the national average, and housing options range from renovated Midtown lofts to stately homes in Grosse Pointe and the charming suburbs of Birmingham and Rochester Hills. The culinary scene is serious — James Beard-nominated restaurants in Corktown, the Eastern Market (the largest historic open-air market in the country), and a live music culture rooted in the Motown legacy — while the Detroit Institute of Arts, all four major professional sports franchises, the Detroit Riverwalk, Belle Isle Park, and year-round Great Lakes recreation round out a lifestyle that is genuinely hard to replicate at this price point. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport offers nonstop service to virtually every major U.S. hub and select international destinations, keeping the rest of the country within easy reach.</p>