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East Sandwich, Massachusetts

Physiatrist – Inpatient Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Pay as listed: $200k-$350k · East Sandwich, Massachusetts · pays below the median of 200 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings (18th percentile).

Listed compensation

$200k-$350k

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Job Description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Physiatrist – Inpatient Rehabilitation

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod | Mass General Brigham Sandwich, MA | Full-Time | Community-Based Role

Qualifications

  • Physiatrist – Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod | Mass General Brigham
  • Sandwich, MA | Full-Time | Community-Based Role

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod (SCC), a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in Sandwich, Massachusetts, seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Physiatrist to join its inpatient team. Part of Spaulding Rehabilitation and Mass General Brigham, SCC provides interdisciplinary care for patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic surgery, trauma, amputation, and medically complex conditions.

This full-time, community-based opportunity is ideal for a collaborative physician committed to high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care. The position has no academic or research obligations and offers access to the clinical expertise, resources, and support of the Mass General Brigham system.

Highlights

  • Full-time inpatient physiatry role at a 60-bed rehabilitation hospital
  • Community-based position with no academic or research obligations
  • Typical weekday schedule of approximately 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary care for a diverse rehabilitation population
  • Comprehensive Mass General Brigham benefits
  • Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Epic EMR
  • PSLF Eligibility
  • Access to the expertise and resources of Spaulding Rehabilitation and Mass General Brigham

Role Overview

The Physiatrist serves as the attending physician and/or consultant for a typical census of 12–16 patients, managing medical and rehabilitation needs in partnership with an interdisciplinary team. The role includes daily rounding, admissions, rehabilitation-specific documentation, discharge planning, emergency response as needed, and participation in the hospital’s call rotation and assigned division activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily rounds and complete admission histories and physicals, progress notes, and discharge summaries
  • Complete Physician Rehabilitation Assessments, individualized plans of care, and Interdisciplinary Team Conference documentation
  • Manage an average of one admission per day, with a maximum of two
  • Respond to rapid response events and codes as needed
  • Participate in staff meetings and the call rotation, including weekends, typically on a 1:8 schedule
  • Contribute to hospital or division activities as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board certified or board eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts
  • Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
  • Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Why Join Spaulding Cape Cod?

At Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod, you can deliver high-quality rehabilitation care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while benefiting from the reach of Mass General Brigham, a leading integrated health system founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Located in Sandwich, Cape Cod’s oldest town, the area offers scenic beaches, bike and nature trails, a charming village center, strong schools, year-round recreation, and convenient access to Boston and Providence.

To apply, submit your CV to Michele Gorham at mgorham@mgb.org.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $350,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity.

At Spaulding Rehab and Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 311 Service Road

EEO Statement

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient-centered careMedical documentationClinical roundingPhysical examinationsStroke recoveryOrthopedic surgery recoveryTrauma careAmputation rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$282k (455 salary observations; 1,226 listings), vs ~$295k nationally (9,246 salary observations; 52,913 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 6 employers

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$350k
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$375k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution16 jobs · 6 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Medical Director / Physician Aiken SC

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$400k
#2

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician

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$250k-$380k
#3

Medical Director Physician Lake City FL

$375k
#4

Physical Medicine and Rehab Physician - Lebanon, VA

$200k-$350k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 202 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in East Sandwich

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$856k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,100/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Barnstable Town, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Mass General Brigham benefits
Sign on bonus
Relocation assistance
Epic EMR
PSLF Eligibility