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How much do brain injury program coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for brain injury program coordinator in the United States is $57,297.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $67,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a Brain Injury Program Coordinator, and how can they be addressed?

Brain Injury Program Coordinators often encounter challenges such as coordinating care among multidisciplinary teams, addressing complex patient needs, and ensuring smooth communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Managing individualized treatment plans and staying updated with best practices in rehabilitation can also be demanding. To address these challenges, coordinators benefit from strong organizational skills, continuous professional development, and fostering collaborative relationships within their teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

What is the difference between Brain Injury Program Coordinator vs Speech-Language Pathologist?

AspectBrain Injury Program CoordinatorSpeech-Language Pathologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in health or social sciences; certification may be preferredMaster's degree in Speech-Language Pathology; state licensure and certification (e.g., CCC-SLP)
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, rehabilitation centers, community programsHospitals, clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers
Employer & Industry UsageRehabilitation programs, hospitals, nonprofit organizationsHealthcare providers, schools, outpatient clinics
Common Search & Comparison IntentCoordination, program management, patient supportAssessment, therapy, communication improvement

The main difference is that a Brain Injury Program Coordinator manages and oversees brain injury rehabilitation programs, focusing on coordination and patient support, while a Speech-Language Pathologist provides direct therapy to improve communication and swallowing skills. Both roles work within healthcare settings but have distinct responsibilities and required credentials.

What is a Brain Injury Program Coordinator?

A Brain Injury Program Coordinator is a healthcare professional responsible for developing, managing, and evaluating programs that support individuals recovering from brain injuries. They coordinate care among medical staff, therapists, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive rehabilitation and support services. Their duties often include creating individualized treatment plans, organizing support groups, and monitoring patient progress. Additionally, they may provide education to patients and families about brain injury and recovery resources, aiming to optimize outcomes and quality of life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Brain Injury Program Coordinator, and why are they important?

To excel as a Brain Injury Program Coordinator, you typically need a background in healthcare or rehabilitation, such as a nursing or therapy degree, along with experience in brain injury care. Familiarity with case management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and knowledge of relevant accreditation standards (like CARF or JCAHO) are commonly required. Exceptional organizational skills, empathy, and strong communication abilities set top candidates apart when coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting patients and families. These competencies ensure effective program management, high-quality patient care, and smooth collaboration across services.
Infographic showing various Brain Injury Program Coordinator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 66% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,297 per year, or $27.5 per hour.
Physiatrist - Brain Injury

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Physiatrist - Brain Injury

Summary

Physiatrist is responsible for providing professional medical services in the specialty of Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) to the patients of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. The medical services provided are within the mission, vision and values of the parent corporation, the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. They report to the Chief Medical Officer.

Project Co-Director - TBD

The Project Co-Director will serve as Co-PI and Medical Director for Brain Injury Research under the John F. Butzer Center for Research and Innovation. This individual will assist with the planning, development, and preparation of an application for the TBI Model Systems along with Co-Director Allan Kozlowski, Ph.D., and Research Administrator Ashley Fife, MPH. Responsibilities include background project development, site and module planning and development, feasibility testing of database participant enrollment and follow-up, co-publication of current work, manuscript preparation and publication, and grant writing and application preparation. They will provide oversight for all clinical aspects of the project, participate in research meetings, and assist with analyzing, interpreting, and dissemination of results.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Provides professional medical services in the specialty of physiatry to patients of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in the following areas:
  • Inpatients
  • Outpatients
  • Clinics
  • Timely consultations at referring hospitals and facilities
  • Invasive procedures within the normal scope of physiatry practice when
  • adequate credentials and procedural guidelines including staff education are established.
  • Maintains medical records in a timely fashion and cooperates with billing, peer review and compliance programs
  • Provides oversight and education for students, residents, and any mid-level providers
  • Maintains staff privileges at MFB, and mutually agreed upon other hospitals, including the duties required to maintain those privileges such as medical record completion, committee service, compliance, citizenship, etc.
  • Identifies and promotes opportunities for improvement of care and actively participates in MFB quality initiatives
  • Monitors developments in specialty field and promotes new programs that meet new program criteria
  • Provides medical leadership to treatment team treating assigned patients and promotes harmonious and effective team functioning
  • Models professional behavior
  • Enhances knowledge and understanding of capabilities and services of MFB among medical professionals and patient populations through regular participation in professional education sessions with network partners, discharge planning conferences at regional acute care hospitals, participation in ICU and other Rehab teams at network and regional acute care hospitals and similar activities, community outreach and programming opportunities presented or promoted by the Hospital.
  • Promotes the financial viability of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.
  • Promotes the development and dissemination of new knowledge, preferably in peer reviewed journals
  • We'll embrace all people by:
    • Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
    • Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
    • Growing talent and people.
    • Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.
    • Taking action against discrimination.
    • Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
    • Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for.
    • Restoring hope and freedom, together

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O. degree.
  • Board certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • State of Michigan Medical License
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Completion of Brain Injury Fellowship

Preferred Job Qualifications

  • Experience in developing new treatment programs and new treatment paradigms
  • Experience in the medical rehabilitation of seriously ill patients
  • Published research in peer reviewed journals

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels:

  • None (No specific requirements)
  • Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
  • Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
  • Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: Majority

Traverse or move around work location: None

Use keyboard: Frequently

Operate or use department specific equipment: None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None

Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: None

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally

Up to 25 pounds: None

Up to 50 pounds: None

Up to 75 pounds: None

More than 100 pounds: None

Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____

Other: None

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.

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