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Service Line Division Head - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Rochester Regional Health | Rochester, New York

A System-Level Leadership Opportunity in an Expanding PM&R Enterprise

Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is seeking an accomplished physician leader to serve as Service Line Division Head of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). This system-wide leadership role will guide the strategic growth and integration of PM&R services across a highly coordinated health system serving eight hospitals and a 12-county region in Western and Central New York.

The Division Head will focus primarily on outpatient pain management, ambulatory PM&R services, and interventional pain and spine program development, while still having oversight of the inpatient acute rehabilitation program by partnering closely with the Inpatient PM&R Medical Director, acute rehabilitation teams, and ACGME accredited PM& R residency program director to ensure seamless care across the continuum.

With significant institutional investment underway and an expanding regional ambulatory network, this position offers the opportunity to shape the future of various PM&R programs within a major integrated health system.

Why This Role Is Unique Nationally for PM&R Leaders

Few PM&R leadership roles combine scale, capital investment, and strategic influence in the way this position does.

This opportunity offers:

System-Level Influence

Lead the development of PM&R across an integrated health system serving a broad geographic region, with direct collaboration across other Neurosciences disciplines, Orthopedics programs, and ancillary rehabilitation services.

Major Capital Investment in Ambulatory Neuroscience and Musculoskeletal Centers

Multiple new destination campuses and ambulatory centers are being developed through 2027, expanding procedural capacity, therapy services, and integrated specialty care.

A Strong Inpatient Rehabilitation Platform

The PM&R service line is anchored by a nationally recognized, CARF accredited, inpatient rehabilitation program that provides a strong clinical and academic foundation.

Expanding Interventional Pain and Spine Procedural Programs

The Division Head will help define the future structure of outpatient pain management and procedural PM&R across a rapidly growing ambulatory network.

Academic Engagement and Residency Training

The division supports a growing ACGME accredited residency program, offering opportunities for faculty development, research collaboration, and training innovation.

For physician leaders interested in shaping regional rehabilitation strategy, interdisciplinary musculoskeletal care, and outpatient procedural growth, this role represents a rare opportunity to build and lead at scale.

A Strong Clinical Foundation

At the center of the PM&R enterprise is the Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation Center, one of the largest inpatient rehabilitation programs in the Finger Lakes region.

Program highlights include:

• 25-bed CARF-accredited Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• State-of-the-art interdisciplinary rehabilitation gym
• Comprehensive neurorehabilitation programs for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, limb loss, and other complex conditions
• Recipient of the AACN Beacon Award for Excellence, the only inpatient rehabilitation unit in the United States to receive the Gold designation

This inpatient platform provides the foundation for expanding outpatient rehabilitation and interventional services across the region.

Strategic Ambulatory Expansion

Rochester Regional Health is building a coordinated hub-and-destination ambulatory model designed to integrate the PM&R service offerings with spine and pain care, neurology, neurosurgery, musculoskeletal and orthopedics. 

The key ambulatory sites collectively support a regional network for non-operative musculoskeletal care, neurologic rehabilitation, and interventional pain management.

Continued Investment and Growth

RRH continues to invest heavily in ambulatory Neuroscience and Musculoskeletal infrastructure.

These investments reflect a long-term strategy to expand access, enhance multidisciplinary care offerings to our patients in the Region, and grow procedural PM&R services across the region.

Academic Mission

The PM&R division supports an ACGME accredited residency program that continues to expand in both faculty engagement and clinical depth.

The Division Head will help advance:

• Faculty recruitment and development
• Research initiatives and scholarly activity
• Expanded ambulatory and procedural training opportunities
• Multidisciplinary education across neurosciences and musculoskeletal care

Leadership Responsibilities

The Service Line Division Head will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across the PM&R enterprise reporting directly to Executive Medical Director of Neurosciences Service Line. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a system-wide vision and strategy for PM&R services
• Expanding outpatient pain management and interventional PM&R programs
• Strengthening integration with neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, Primary care and behavioral health teams 
• Aligning inpatient rehabilitation with outpatient recovery pathways
• Advancing quality metrics, patient outcomes, and value-based care initiatives
• Supporting faculty development and residency education
• Partnering with system leadership to recruit and grow the PM&R physician workforce

This position offers a balanced administrative and clinical role, allowing the Division Head to remain engaged in ambulatory patient care while shaping system strategy.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative physician leader capable of guiding system-level program development.

Qualifications include:

• Board-certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician (MD or DO)
• Demonstrated leadership experience within PM&R or rehabilitation services
• Expertise in outpatient rehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, or interventional pain management
• Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen
• Experience with value-based care models and system integration
• Advanced leadership training or MBA/MHA preferred

Living in Rochester, New York

Rochester offers the resources of a major academic hub combined with a high quality of life.

The region is home to leading institutions including University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the renowned Eastman School of Music. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation throughout the Finger Lakes region and along Lake Ontario, as well as a vibrant cultural and culinary scene.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this leadership opportunity should apply through Born & Bicknell, Inc., the executive search firm assisting with the recruitment.

Please submit a CV and letter of interest to:

Jane E. Born

CEO – Born & Bicknell, Inc.

Healthcare Executive Search

Email: jborn@bornbicknell.com

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.