Lead Rehab Care as Medical Director | Physician-Led Group + 100% Paid Healthcare

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Position Type: Full-Time

Practice Overview

Join a respected, private physician group in Hickory, NC. We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced physician to serve as Medical Director and attending for our inpatient rehab unit. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead clinical efforts while working in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on patient-centered outcomes.

Position Highlights

• Serve as attending physician for inpatient rehabilitation patients
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule, 40-hour workweek
• Oversee admissions, discharges, consults, and daily progress notes
• Average daily census of 16 patients, max of 20 beds
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and family conferences
• Collaborate with the Program Director to oversee clinical performance and quality metrics

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina
• Valid CAQH profile
• Eligible to treat Medicare and Medicaid patients
• Board certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• At least 2 years of experience working directly with physical, occupational and speech therapy teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, with bonus potential
• Paid vacation
• Flexible scheduling options
• 100% employer-paid healthcare insurance
• Retirement plan

Why Choose Us?

Join a physician-led group where your voice matters. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care through collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence. You’ll enjoy true professional autonomy, work-life balance, and the support of a team that values your contributions.

Live and work in Hickory, North Carolina—a picturesque community nestled between the mountains and lakes, with a vibrant downtown, great schools, and an affordable cost of living.

Ready to make a difference in rehab medicine?
Apply today to join a supportive and mission-driven practice making meaningful impacts in patients’ lives.

Established in 1980, Mountain Emergency Physicians, is a local, independent group with a history of staffing ED’s, Hospitalist Programs and Urgent Cares in the Hickory/Statesville/Lake Norman/Lenoir areas of Western North Carolina. MEP serves Lake Norman Regional, Frye Regional Medical Center, and UNC Caldwell. Becoming a part of MEP means joining a vibrant community where your input is not only welcomed but essential. Together, we build, decide, and grow ensuring that our group reflects the collective will and wisdom of all its members.