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Rochester, Minnesota

Physiatrist - Brain Rehabilitation (PM&R- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$208K - $708K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Mayo Clinic Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is seeking a board-certified/eligible Brain Injury physiatrist to join an established subspecialty practice. Clinical practice opportunities are available across the continuum of care for patients with acquired brain injury or illness.

Highlights

  • Inpatient and outpatient acquired brain injury care in adults
  • Faculty position with the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as practicing physician in interdisciplinary teams for acute care consult service, CARF-accredited rehabilitation unit, and CARF-accredited comprehensive outpatient program

  • Standard scheduled with intermittent weekend and holiday coverage
  • Clinical supervision and education of brain injury medicine fellow, PM&R residents, and medical students
  • Option for involvement in Neuro rehabilitation clinic and Spasticity Clinic depending on candidate experience and/or interest
  • Inpatient and outpatient acquired brain injury care in adults

We are seeking innovative, patient-centered candidates for this academic position with broad opportunities in clinical practice, research, and education. Our practice includes highly collegial relationships with other departments and true multispecialty care putting the needs of the patient first.

Mayo Clinic Rehabilitation Research Center provides opportunities and support to develop and continue research endeavors.

In addition to an outstanding PM&R residency, brain injury fellowship, and pediatric rehabilitation fellowship, the medical school and numerous therapy programs provide a unique opportunity to train the next generation of rehabilitation care providers. A commitment to belonging and inclusion in the work force is required of this position.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified in PM&R
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Medicine
  • Minnesota medical license or ability to obtain

The candidate should submit a cover letter that outlines their future career goals with Mayo Clinic in addition to their CV.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical EducationPatient-Centered CareInterdisciplinary Teamwork

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$458k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $465k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 33 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physical medicine & rehabilitationranked against 206 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$208k–$708kPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation median $282k (middle half $275k–$300k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$465k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings in Minnesota12 active206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 52% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota physician listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus · 24% offer loan repayment600 active listings, Nov 2026
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hiring demand#20 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 31 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 64 postings, 42 closed
New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings108 in the last 30 days40 the 30 days before (+170%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (206 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physiatrist - Brain Rehabilitation (PM&R- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) at Mayo Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — ranked against 206 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 8 employers
4
<$330k
8
$350k
0
$355k-380k
4
$400k
1
$600k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 8 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

PM&R Physician

Gotham Enterprises · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

$600k
#2

Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician/ Physiatrist Far Rockaway NY (LI)

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Far Rockaway, New York

starting at $150k
#3

Physician - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R, Ph

$300k-$400k
#4

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (PM&R) Woodbridge NJ

$400k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 206 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Mayo Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package
Faculty position with Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
Opportunities for research and education

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.