Physiatrist

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$350k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Mary Free Bed at Carle Health – BroMenn

Mary Free Bed Summary

The Physiatrist in this position will serve as Co-Medical Director and provide PM&R consults and care for patients at a 12-bed rehabilitation unit in Normal, IL

This will be a shared Medical Director role with another Physiatrist working a 7 days on/7 days off schedule to share consults coverage and care for patients on the rehab unit.

Physiatrist will be employed by Mary Free Bed Medical Group which offers an excellent salary and benefit package- including a Provider Group Incentive Program & High-Performing Physician Productivity Incentive Program.

Mission Statement

  • Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
  • Employment Value Proposition
  • At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Age Specific Responsibility

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Provides professional medical services in the specialty of physiatry to patients of Carle Health - BroMenn Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.

Maintains medical records in a timely fashion and cooperates with billing, peer review and compliance programs.

Provides oversight and education for students, residents, and any mid-level providers.

Maintains staff privileges at Carle Health, and mutually agreed upon other hospitals, including the duties required to maintain those privileges such as medical record completion, committee service, compliance, citizenship, etc.

Identifies and promotes opportunities for improvement of care and actively participates in MFB quality initiatives.

Monitors developments in specialty field and promotes new programs that meet new program criteria.

Provides medical leadership to treatment team treating assigned patients and promotes harmonious and effective team functioning

Models Professional Behavior

Enhances knowledge and understanding of capabilities and services of MFB among medical professionals and patient populations through regular participation in professional education sessions with network partners, discharge planning conferences at regional acute care hospitals, participation in ICU and other Rehab teams at network and regional acute care hospitals and similar activities, community outreach and programming opportunities presented or promoted by the Hospital.

Promotes the financial viability of Carle Health – BroMenn Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.

Promotes the development and dissemination of new knowledge, preferably in peer reviewed journals

We’ll Embrace All People By

  • Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
  • Opening more doors to opportunities for others to succeed.
  • Growing talent and people.
  • Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
  • Taking action against discrimination.
  • Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
  • Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
  • Restoring hope and freedom, together

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discreetly and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report on customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.

  • Board certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • State of Illinois Medical License
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Experience in developing new treatment programs and new treatment paradigms
  • Experience in the medical rehabilitation of seriously ill patients
  • Published research in peer reviewed journals
  • Pay and Benefits*
  • Pay Range: $300,000 - $350,000 annually

Benefits

Mary Free Bed offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, 403b, paid time off, life insurance, etc.

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility may vary by position. Actual compensation is based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels

  • None (No specific requirements)
  • Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
  • Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
  • Majority (More than 2/3)
  • Remain in a stationary position: None
  • Traverse or move around work location: Majority
  • Use keyboard: Frequently
  • Operate or use department specific equipment: None
  • Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
  • Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None
  • Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently

Transport, Position, And/or Exert Force

  • Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally
  • Up to 25 pounds: None
  • Up to 50 pounds: None
  • Up to 75 pounds: None
  • More than 100 pounds: None
  • Other weight: Up to_ pounds ___
  • Other: None

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physiatry consultations and medical care for patients in the inpatient rehabilitation unit, sharing medical director duties and coverage on a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule. Lead and support the rehabilitation treatment team, oversee and educate trainees and mid-level providers, maintain clinical and compliance responsibilities, and contribute to quality improvement, program development, outreach, and research.

Requirements

Requires an M.D. or D.O., board certification or eligibility in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, an Illinois medical license, and current BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include experience developing treatment programs and paradigms, caring for seriously ill rehabilitation patients, and publishing peer-reviewed research.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary TeamworkMedical ConsultationClinical EducationMedical Record DocumentationResearch And PublicationPatient And Family SatisfactionRegulatory Compliance

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

Of the 34 active Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$325k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings in Illinois9 active216 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% no call · 47% no weekends34 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 24% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hiring demand#20 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 31 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 64 postings, 42 closed
New Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings81 in the last 30 days59 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation pay trend−3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 8 employers
3
<$280k
3
$280k-325k
10
$325k-370k
2
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Far Rockaway, New York

starting at $150k
#2

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

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Woodbridge, New Jersey

$400k
#3

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician - Warsaw, MO

$200k-$350k
#4

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Pittsburgh PA

$250K - $350K
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 213 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403b retirement plan
Paid time off
Life insurance
Provider Group Incentive Program
High-Performing Physician Productivity Incentive Program

Living in Normal

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,390/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.5
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Bloomington, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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