Chief, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (MDDO)
Fairfax, VA - USA
Job Summary
Inova Childrens is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Physiatrist to join a rapidly growing program at Northern Virginias only dedicated childrens hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized childrens health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Inova Childrens cares for medically complex children from the prenatal period through adulthood. The Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will work collaboratively across pediatric specialties to support the care of children with congenital and acquired neurologic musculoskeletal and developmental conditions.
Your role includes:
Blend of inpatient consults outpatient clinic and multi-disciplinary/complex care.
Management of patients with chronic and long-term conditions including spina bifida spinal cord injuries brain injuries stroke trauma cerebral palsy neuromuscular disorders orthopedic oncology and other pediatric functional impairments.
Collaborates with physicians in pediatric neurology neurosurgery orthopedic surgery and other multidisciplinary teams to support the care of medically complex children.
Works collaboratively with Inova Childrens Rehabilitation (physical therapy occupational therapy speech therapy) to support day to day patient care.
Order or perform medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Write routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies imaging and consultations.
Perform and record history and physical examinations.
Evaluate treatment options and develop individualized treatment plans.
Opportunity to build and expand PM&R services within a growing program.
About Inova Childrens
Inova L.J. Murphy Childrens Hospital is Northern Virginias only dedicated childrens hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus the nationally recognized 241-bed childrens hospital provides advanced care forneonatesinfants children and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Childrens offers some of the regions largest and most comprehensive programs includingnationally recognized programs incardiology and cardiac surgery neonatologygastroenterologyand pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.
Level 1 Trauma Care
108-Bed Level IV NICU
Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit
Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit
Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU
Pediatric Emergency Department
Pediatric Inpatient EEG Video EEG and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program and Sleep Lab
About Inova
Inova is consistently recognized as one of the nations leading health systems. Recent honors include being named the 2025 Press Ganey Health System of the Year ranked #3 Top Large Health System in the United States by Modern Healthcare and Premier (2026) and achieving Magnet nursing designation across all hospitals the first and only system in Virginia and the DC area to do so. Inova holds a Leapfrog A Hospital Safety Grade and has been named one of Beckers Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.
Featured Benefits:
Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary comprehensive performance incentive plan compensation structure designed to reward quality patient access and clinical productivity. Additionally opportunities for Sign-On Retention and Relocation bonuses
Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical dental and vision coverage and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of 401k eligible contributions starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
CME Support: Up to $3500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5250 per year in education assistance and up to $10000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave
Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Position Details:
Completion of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
Board Certification:Board eligible or board certifiedinPediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Experience: successful completion of ACGME accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program and successful completion of Pediatric Rehabilitation fellowship.
Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services
Required Experience:
Chief
About Company
Inova’s mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve.