Join one of the nation’s premier physician-friendly rehabilitation systems. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with a manageable patient load, flexible scheduling, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to live on New Hampshire’s beautiful Seacoast—all with no state income tax.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Hospitalists manage all primary medical care—you focus exclusively on rehabilitation medicine
• Flexible schedules (examples: 6:00 AM–2:00 PM or 10:00 AM–6:00 PM) promote an outstanding work-life balance
• See only 13-15 patients daily
• Small, physician-friendly organization where you’re valued—not just another employee
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture with exceptionally low physician turnover
• Leadership that promotes from within
• Opportunity to develop specialty clinical programs based on your interests
• Optional one day/week outpatient practice (EMGs, spasticity management, inpatient follow-ups, pre-admission evaluations, case reviews)
• No overnight weekday call
About the Rehab System:
A nationally respected rehabilitation health system serving patients throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine since 1984.
Highlights include:
• Four inpatient rehabilitation hospitals
• Twenty-two outpatient rehabilitation centers
• Sports Medicine Division
• Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
• Pelvic Health & Wellness Center
• Gold Seal of Approval® Disease-Specific Care Certification for:
o Stroke
o Brain Injury
o Amputee Rehabilitation
• All hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission
• Highly experienced therapy teams committed to outstanding patient outcomes
• Stable employed hospitalist program managing all medical care
Practice Location:
You will practice exclusively in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (33-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital).
The health system also includes facilities in:
• Salem, NH (64-bed flagship rehabilitation hospital)
• Manchester, NH (Elliott Hospital)
• Nashua, NH (Southern NH Medical Center)
Team:
Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team including:
• 8 physiatrists
• 8 internists
• 3 physician assistants and 1 nurse practitioner
• Psychiatric nurse practitioner
• Outstanding rehabilitation therapists and nursing staff
The administration is highly responsive, physician-friendly, and known for efficient decision-making.
Advanced Rehabilitation Technology
Access to state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment including:
• LiteGait®
• Bioness H200®
• Bioness L300®
• BITS® (Bioness Integrated Therapy System)
• Therapeutic pool
Responsibilities:
• Manage an inpatient rehabilitation census of approximately 13-15 patients daily
• Develop specialty rehabilitation programs if desired
• Optional outpatient practice for additional compensation
Compensation:
• Competitive base salary
• Productivity incentive:
o 75% of collections exceeding practice expenses
• Additional compensation for weekend coverage beyond one weekend per month
• Potential Medical Director/Program Director stipend
• Sign-on bonus potential
Benefits:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Six weeks paid time off
• One additional paid CME week
• $4,000 annual CME allowance
Call:
• No overnight weekday call
• Weekend call approximately 1:4, primarily limited to new admissions
Why Portsmouth?
Portsmouth consistently ranks among New England’s most desirable places to live.
Enjoy:
• Historic coastal community bordering Maine
• Beautiful waterfront and beaches nearby
• Outstanding restaurants and vibrant downtown
• Easy access to Boston (approximately 34 miles) without the congestion
• Excellent schools
• Four-season outdoor recreation
• Boating, hiking, skiing, and the New Hampshire Seacoast
• Rich arts and cultural scene including:
o The Music Hall
o Prescott Park Arts Festival
o Strawberry Banke Museum
o Seacoast Repertory Theatre
• Lower cost of living than nearby Boston
• No New Hampshire state income tax
A Culture That Truly Values Work-Life Balance
This organization doesn’t just talk about work-life balance—it lives it. One physician leader shared that he was able to attend 41 of his daughter’s field hockey games in a single year, a reflection of the flexibility and supportive culture physicians enjoy here.
If you have any interest, skills or experience with inpatient physiatry jobs, you’re in luck. Interest in inpatient physiatry jobs has decreased over the years, making the need for skilled clinicians now more than ever.