Associate Medical Director – Inpatient Rehabilitation at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA

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Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Specialty: Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Region Lead. Innovate. Make a Difference in Rehabilitation Medicine. Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a qualified, motivated physician to serve as Associate Medical Director for its Inpatient Rehabilitation Centers in Allentown and Bethlehem . This leadership opportunity is ideal for a physician committed to clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and outstanding patient outcomes in inpatient rehabilitation. The Associate Medical Director will support the Medical Director at the Allentown facility and serve as Acting Medical Director at the Muhlenberg facility, helping ensure high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services across both locations. Position Overview: The Associate Medical Director will help oversee the delivery and coordination of comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation services, promote evidence-based clinical practices, and support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and effective interdisciplinary care. Working closely with staff physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nursing, therapy, administration, and case management teams, this individual will help advance program quality, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership & Patient Care Provide high-quality medical and rehabilitation care consistent with current best practices. Coordinate interdisciplinary treatment plans for medically complex rehabilitation patients. Support quality, safety, and patient-centered care initiatives. Operations & Compliance: Assist in coordinating physician coverage, continuity of medical leadership, and program operations across rehabilitation centers Promote compliance with CMS, CARF, and hospital medical staff requirements Collaboration & Program Development: Partner with rehabilitation leadership colleagues in quality improvement initiatives, evaluation of key performance indicators, and action planning Contribute to program development, community outreach, and accreditation maintenance Support education, research, and professional development initiatives Qualifications: Board certified Strong clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Experience managing complex rehabilitation patients in an interdisciplinary setting. Knowledge of inpatient rehabilitation documentation, medical necessity, utilization review, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Benefits: Attractive Work Schedule & Starting Bonus Highly Competitive compensation with a superb benefits package Low-cost health insurance for employees and their families CME allowance and time Top-tier retirement programs Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage Relocation Assistance Why Join Jefferson Health? Become part of a collaborative re