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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Detroit, Michigan

Attending Physician - Henry Ford Health

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$350k

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Job Description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision.

You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion.

You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Alliance Attending Physician is responsible for providing high quality patient care to inpatients and outpatients as assigned. This position will rotate thru Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Alliance Sites of Care.

Consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

Demonstrates SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

VISION:

Supports the Institutional and Program Vision. Is able to articulate and communicate the vision broadly.

Quality

  • Assumes responsibility for patients’ clinical quality, safety, outcomes, and satisfaction.
  • Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Fosters an environment of continuous improvement through use of Continuous Quality Improvement and Lean principles.

Marketing

Actively participates in marketing efforts and developing and maintaining referral sources.

Science, Academics, and Research

Advocates a scientific approach to patient care delivery. Advances the academic mission of SRAlab by providing an environment of lifelong learning for staff and maintaining strong relationships with academic initiatives at the SRAlab flagship.

Cultivates a collaborative and professional work environment which stimulates inquiry, the scientific method and continuous improvement.

Practicing Physician

Collaborates with leaders and staff at their host hospitals and SRAlab system of to facilitate achievement of overall goals.

Serves as a practicing physician and provides medical leadership to the interdisciplinary team.

In the role of a practicing Physician, ensures the appropriateness and effectiveness of the treatment plan. Oversees and coordinates the involvement of physicians, nursing and allied health staff to resolve complex medical problems.

Actively participates in assigned medical staff committees at the host hospital as appropriate.

Perform all other duties that are assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to Program Medical Director.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Licensed to practice medicine.

Successful completion of a residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is Board certified or Board Eligible.

Excellent communications and interdisciplinary skills required, including proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, referring parties, RIC and other internal and external stakeholders.

Pay Range: $250,000.00 annually - $350,000.00 annually

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: sralab.org

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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SRAlab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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Key Responsibilities

The Attending Physician provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient care while rotating through various Alliance Sites of Care. They also provide medical leadership to interdisciplinary teams and advocate for a scientific approach to clinical treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice medicine and have successfully completed a residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Board certification or eligibility is required, along with excellent communication and interdisciplinary skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceAcademic medicineScientific research

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation — Physician Career Context

In Michigan, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$294k (120 salary observations; 1,183 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,623 salary observations; 56,282 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 Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $312k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan 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

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 6 employers

2
<$270k
0
$270k-300k
3
$300k-330k
9
$350k
1
$380k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
31%
Relocation assistance
23%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 200 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$80k≈ 0.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 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 benefits program