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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 Outpatient/DayRehab Attending Physician will provide high-quality care to patients with a broad range of diagnoses in the outpatient and DayRehab settings. Clinical responsibilities include new patient evaluations, follow-up care, and, if desired, spasticity management. Based primarily at our Flagship location, this position offers access to comprehensive onsite services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Additional responsibilities include weekend call coverage at our Flagship or one of our affiliated inpatient units.Completion of a Brain Injury Medicine (BIM) Rehabilitation Fellowship and/or Subspecialty BIM certification is preferred but not required.
The Attending will function as a faculty member of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine with an academic appointment commensurate with level of experience.
The Attending Physician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to team efforts and demonstrating respect and compassion for patients, families, fellow employees and all others in the interests of the organization. The Attending Physician will consistently demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem-Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Attending Physician will:
Clinical Care and Collaboration
- Provide comprehensive rehabilitation care in outpatient and DayRehab settings consistently. With the flexibility for potentially potentially providing comprehensive rehabiltiation care in acute-care consultation and inpatient rehabilitation settings, based on clinical need..
- Evaluate and manage functional impairments and rehabilitation needs associated with a broad range of medical, neurologic, and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Serves as a practicing physician and provides medical leadership to the interdisciplinary team.
- Ensures appropriateness and effectiveness of treatment plan; oversees and coordinates the involvement of physicians, nursing and allied health staff to resolve complex medical problems throughout the continuum of care.
- Improve access to rehabilitation by developing clinical pathways that support earlier identification and referral of patients with rehabilitation needs.
Program Development, Quality, and Growth
- Support the continued development and expansion of DayRehab and outpatient rehabilitation medicine services across Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and with affiliated programs and health-system partners.
- Evaluate patient-centered clinical and functional outcomes to measure the effectiveness and impact of rehabilitation medicine services.
- Participates in developing and maintaining referral sources. Engaged in marketing and referral development.
Research, Scholarship, and Education
- Ensures evidenced-based scientific approach to patient care delivery and collaborates with clinicians and scientists in rehabilitation clinical research.
- Foster a collaborative clinical and research environment that supports innovation, prospective outcomes assessment, clinical research, quality improvement, and dissemination of new models of care.
- Participate in scholarly activities, including clinical research, quality improvement, presentations of program outcomes, publications, and other efforts to advance rehabilitation medicine.
- Educate Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents, fellows, medical students, therapists, and other healthcare professionals in the principles and practice of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interests of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the Program Medical Director or the Chief Medical Officer as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois.
- Successful completion of a residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is Board certified or Board Eligible.
- Faculty appointment at Northwestern University Medical School.
- Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
- Excellent communications and interdisciplinary skills required, including proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, referring parties, SRAlab and other internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to meeting the qualifications required of an Attending Physician, preferred candidates will demonstrate:
- Interest or experience in rehabilitation medicine and the care of patients with complex functional needs.
- Completion of a Brain Injury Medicine (BIM) Rehabilitation Fellowship and/or Subspecialty BIM certification; preferred but not required.
- Experience or interest in clinical program development, outcomes assessment, quality improvement, and innovative models of care.
- Strong interdisciplinary and collaborative skills, including an interest in building relationships with providers and programs across affiliated healthcare systems.
- Interest in partnering with research teams and institutional leaders to develop and evaluate innovative approaches to rehabilitation medicine and strengthen the evidence base.
- Commitment to education, scholarship, quality improvement, and the continued growth of rehabilitation medicine as a clinical and academic discipline.
Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
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.
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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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.
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 Outpatient/DayRehab Attending Physician will provide high-quality care to patients with a broad range of diagnoses in the outpatient and DayRehab settings. Clinical responsibilities include new patient evaluations, follow-up care, and, if desired, spasticity management. Based primarily at our Flagship location, this position offers access to comprehensive onsite services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Additional responsibilities include weekend call coverage at our Flagship or one of our affiliated inpatient units.Completion of a Brain Injury Medicine (BIM) Rehabilitation Fellowship and/or Subspecialty BIM certification is preferred but not required.
The Attending will function as a faculty member of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine with an academic appointment commensurate with level of experience.
The Attending Physician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to team efforts and demonstrating respect and compassion for patients, families, fellow employees and all others in the interests of the organization. The Attending Physician will consistently demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem-Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Attending Physician will:
Clinical Care and Collaboration
- Provide comprehensive rehabilitation care in outpatient and DayRehab settings consistently. With the flexibility for potentially potentially providing comprehensive rehabiltiation care in acute-care consultation and inpatient rehabilitation settings, based on clinical need..
- Evaluate and manage functional impairments and rehabilitation needs associated with a broad range of medical, neurologic, and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Serves as a practicing physician and provides medical leadership to the interdisciplinary team.
- Ensures appropriateness and effectiveness of treatment plan; oversees and coordinates the involvement of physicians, nursing and allied health staff to resolve complex medical problems throughout the continuum of care.
- Improve access to rehabilitation by developing clinical pathways that support earlier identification and referral of patients with rehabilitation needs.
Program Development, Quality, and Growth
- Support the continued development and expansion of DayRehab and outpatient rehabilitation medicine services across Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and with affiliated programs and health-system partners.
- Evaluate patient-centered clinical and functional outcomes to measure the effectiveness and impact of rehabilitation medicine services.
- Participates in developing and maintaining referral sources. Engaged in marketing and referral development.
Research, Scholarship, and Education
- Ensures evidenced-based scientific approach to patient care delivery and collaborates with clinicians and scientists in rehabilitation clinical research.
- Foster a collaborative clinical and research environment that supports innovation, prospective outcomes assessment, clinical research, quality improvement, and dissemination of new models of care.
- Participate in scholarly activities, including clinical research, quality improvement, presentations of program outcomes, publications, and other efforts to advance rehabilitation medicine.
- Educate Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents, fellows, medical students, therapists, and other healthcare professionals in the principles and practice of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interests of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the Program Medical Director or the Chief Medical Officer as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois.
- Successful completion of a residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is Board certified or Board Eligible.
- Faculty appointment at Northwestern University Medical School.
- Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
- Excellent communications and interdisciplinary skills required, including proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, referring parties, SRAlab and other internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to meeting the qualifications required of an Attending Physician, preferred candidates will demonstrate:
- Interest or experience in rehabilitation medicine and the care of patients with complex functional needs.
- Completion of a Brain Injury Medicine (BIM) Rehabilitation Fellowship and/or Subspecialty BIM certification; preferred but not required.
- Experience or interest in clinical program development, outcomes assessment, quality improvement, and innovative models of care.
- Strong interdisciplinary and collaborative skills, including an interest in building relationships with providers and programs across affiliated healthcare systems.
- Interest in partnering with research teams and institutional leaders to develop and evaluate innovative approaches to rehabilitation medicine and strengthen the evidence base.
- Commitment to education, scholarship, quality improvement, and the continued growth of rehabilitation medicine as a clinical and academic discipline.
Working Conditions:
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
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.
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.
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law - Know Your Rights | View our Full Policy
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Cook County Health & Hospitals System12
- Virginia Commonwealth University9
- Theoria Medical7
- AlignMed Partners7
- Shirley Ryan Ability Lab5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in attending physician jobs.
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Current, unrestricted state medical license in the practice state
- Board certification or active board eligibility in the relevant specialty
- Completion of an accredited residency and, where applicable, fellowship training
- Current DEA registration and BLS or ACLS certification
- Minimum years of post-training clinical experience in the specified specialty
Tips for Your Attending Physician Job Search
Tailor your CV to each specialty
Attending physician CVs are read by credentialing committees, not just recruiters. Highlight procedures you're privileged to perform, your board certification status, and any fellowship training that is directly relevant to the department you're applying to.
Verify your license is active everywhere
Many attending positions require licensure in multiple states, especially for health systems with regional campuses. Confirm your state medical licenses are current and check whether the role requires DEA registration before you submit your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists attending physician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target groups by call schedule structure
Call obligations vary dramatically between hospital-employed and private-practice attending roles. When reading job postings, note whether call is shared across a large group or concentrated, since this affects workload far more than base compensation framing suggests.
Prepare for a credentialing timeline
Hospital credentialing typically runs parallel to your hiring process and can delay your start date. Gather your ECFMG certificate if applicable, malpractice history documentation, and procedure logs early so credentialing doesn't stall after an offer is extended.
Ask specific questions during contract review
Attending physician contracts routinely include restrictive covenants, tail insurance obligations, and productivity benchmarks tied to RVU targets. Before your final interview, clarify who pays for tail coverage and whether the noncompete radius is enforceable in that state.
Attending Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most attending physicians?
The companies hiring the most attending physicians right now include Cook County Health & Hospitals System, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Theoria Medical, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, academic medical centers, and large multispecialty groups consistently post the highest volumes of attending roles.
How many attending physician jobs are remote?
About 10% of attending physician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include telemedicine, utilization review, and clinical informatics, where patient interaction is conducted virtually or administrative work is location-independent.
How do you become an attending physician?
Becoming an attending physician requires completing a four-year medical degree, passing all three steps of the USMLE or the COMLEX series, and finishing a residency in your chosen specialty, which runs from three to seven years depending on the field. Some specialties require an additional fellowship. You then obtain a state medical license, board certification, and hospital privileges before practicing independently.
How do you get hired as an attending physician with little experience?
Newly trained attending physicians are hired on the strength of their residency performance, procedural volume, and faculty or chief resident recommendations. Applying to academic medical centers or community hospitals actively building their departments gives you an edge over competing against seasoned attendings. Locum tenens contracts are a practical way to build your independent practice record and earn full-time offers from facilities where you've already worked.
What does the attending physician interview process look like?
Most attending physician hiring processes begin with a phone or video screen with a physician recruiter, followed by an on-site visit that includes meetings with department chiefs, clinical colleagues, and hospital administration. You may present grand rounds or a case review. References are checked in parallel with credentialing, and a contract offer typically follows a formal recommendation from the medical staff committee.
Where can I find and apply to attending physician jobs?
You can find and apply to attending physician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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