Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Company: Lifepoint Health
Location: Hickory
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Your Healing Mission Matters As a Medical Director with
Lifepoint Rehabilitation, you will be inspired by the community you
serve as a valuable member of the Lifepoint Health team, a
nationally recognized healthcare organization centered on caring
with a local heart for the communities we serve. You'll contribute
to our positive, collaborative work environment as a culture
champion while having access to the staff, resources and
technologies you need to impact patient care. You'll find yourself
in a work environment where what truly matters is achievable from
your career goals to your own well-being. In partnership with Frye
Regional Medical Center , Lifepoint Rehabilitation is seeking a
Medical Director to provide services of a minimum of 20 hours per
week in the acute rehabilitation unit. This is a 20-bed unit that
serves patients in need of rehabilitation services, including
physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies. The Medical
Director position will collaborate with the Program Director and
the entire clinical team to provide medical direction in
conformance with the facility's policies and procedures, state and
federal laws and regulations, including the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission. Why partner
with us as a Medical Director? Independent contractor status or
employment Flexible schedule Latest technology Team environment
Medical Director training and support Best-in-Class compliance team
About Our Hospital and Health System Frye Regional Medical Center
is a 355- bed hospital located in Hickory, NC, and is part of
Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network
committed to making communities healthier with acute care,
rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to
coast. Frye Regional Medical Center is part of the Duke Lifepoint
Healthcare system, which offers the region access to more than 50
primary care and specialty providers through the FryeCare Physician
network, including: OB/Gyn, oncology, cardiology, behavioral
health, orthopedics, general and bariatric surgery, and more. As a
Duke Lifepoint facility, we combine Duke University Health System's
unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence, quality and patient
safety, with Lifepoint Health's financial resources and extensive
operational experience. FRMC also touts The Frye Heart Center,
which is the first Duke Health heart affiliate in western North
Carolina. Backed by the resources of the Duke Heart Center, Frye
Regional has access to the most current training and staff
education, evidence-based guidelines and practices when it comes to
heart and heart-related issues. About the Community: Located in the
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is
a well-rounded community located between Charlotte and Asheville.
From furniture to recreational activities, this small town delivers
a life rich in tradition and promise. 1hr roughly to Charlotte,
Winston-Salem and Asheville Live in a community ranked Best Places
to Live in North Carolina" and "Most Affordable Cities in the US in
2020 by U.S. News and World Report. Hickory also ranked 8th in
America's Cheapest Places to Live. The ranking looked at how
desirable a place is with measures such as a strong job market and
quality of life! Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a well-rounded community
located between Charlotte (53m) and Asheville (75m). From outdoor
recreational activities to unique restaurants and shopping options,
this small town delivers a life rich in tradition and promise!
Keywords: Lifepoint Health, Kannapolis , Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, Healthcare , Hickory, North Carolina
