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PM&R Physician | PM&R Medical Director Job in East Texas | 100% Inpatient Rehab

Job Description

A unique opportunity is available for a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join an established inpatient rehabilitation program in East Texas as either a Staff PM&R Physician or Medical Director. 

This position is designed for physicians who want to focus exclusively on inpatient rehabilitation medicine, with no outpatient clinic or pain management responsibilities. Physicians practice within a 49-bed acute rehabilitation hospital connected to a large regional medical center, providing immediate access to extensive clinical resources and specialty support. 

The Monday–Friday schedule, phone-only call structure, established patient volume, and strong interdisciplinary support provide an attractive environment for physicians seeking a focused inpatient PM&R practice. Academic opportunities are also available through an affiliation with the University of Texas, including teaching and research for physicians who are interested. 

This opportunity combines a well-established clinical program, leadership potential, academic affiliation, and a desirable East Texas lifestyle. 

Practice & Organization Highlights 

  • 100% inpatient rehabilitation with no outpatient clinic responsibilities 
  • No pain management 
  • Staff PM&R Physician and Medical Director opportunities 
  • Monday–Friday schedule, 8 AM–5 PM 
  • Approximately 16–20 patients per day 
  • Established 49-bed acute rehabilitation hospital 
  • Diverse case mix including stroke, traumatic and acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and general rehabilitation 
  • PM&R-trained and certified APP support 
  • 24/7 in-house hospitalist coverage, including nocturnist support 
  • Multidisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy 
  • Epic EMR 
  • University of Texas faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level 
  • Teaching opportunities through medical student, residency, and fellowship programs 
  • Research collaboration opportunities through the Neurosciences Institute and University of Texas 
  • Employed position with comprehensive benefits 

Community Overview – East Texas 

This growing East Texas community offers the amenities of a regional metropolitan center while maintaining the convenience and lifestyle of a smaller city. With a metro population approaching 250,000, the area serves as a major healthcare, education, retail, and professional hub for East Texas. 

Located approximately 100 miles from Dallas, residents have convenient access to DFW while enjoying shorter commutes, affordable housing, and no state income tax. The surrounding Piney Woods region provides lakes, forests, trails, golf, fishing, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation. 

The community also offers a growing dining and arts scene, higher education through the University of Texas, a regional airport, and a wide variety of public and private educational options. 

Community Highlights 

  • Growing East Texas metro area of approximately 250,000 
  • Regional Patient Population of 600,000 
  • Approximately 100 miles from Dallas 
  • Regional airport with convenient access to DFW 
  • No Texas state income tax 
  • Cost of living below the national average 
  • Housing costs below the national average 
  • Short commute times throughout the community 
  • Extensive lake access, fishing, boating, hiking, cycling, and golf 
  • More than 50 city parks 
  • Active arts, dining, entertainment, and festival scene 
  • University community with a growing healthcare and education sector 
  • Public, private, magnet, STEM, arts, and language-immersion educational options 
  • Family-oriented amenities including museums, parks, athletics, and the Caldwell Zoo 

This PM&R physician opportunity in East Texas offers a rare combination of a 100% inpatient rehabilitation practice, Medical Director potential, academic involvement, strong clinical support, and an attractive quality of life.

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